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Save the Flea

Directed by Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
United States
2023
18 mins

With their family stores being threatened by developers, teenagers Miguel and Rosa embark on a first date to search for a mysterious booth which holds an ancient good luck charm that can save the flea market from permanent closure.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
  • Cast
    Armando Bernal IV, Chavela Monclova, Jack Sussman, Alvin Aki, Tom Copeland
  • Writer
    Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
  • Cinematographer
    Sherman Johnson
  • Editor
    Michael J. Ruiz-Unger
  • Genre
    Drama, Feel-Good, Romance
  • Theme
    Local Miami Film, Short, Made in MIA Feature

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