23 November 2023
Gringa (2023)
In Gringa (aka Halfway to Somewhere), an unpopular teen tracks down her estranged father: an ex-soccer star living in rural Mexico as a “tequila aficionado”, surfer and coach to the local women’s fútbol team.
Emmy nominee Steve Zahn (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones) and Jess Gabor (Shameless) co-star. Also look out for Teen Choice nominee Judy Greer (White House Plumbers, The Thing About Pam, Halloween).
Gringa has won six festival awards so far.
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