La Mission

Che Rivera, a resident of San Francisco's Mission district, has spent his life mastering the art of resilience. Beyond his unwavering strength and masculinity, he is known for his passion for crafting stunning lowrider cars. As both a reformed inmate and a recovering alcoholic, Che strives to make amends for his past mistakes and build a better future for his son, Jes, whom he has raised on his own following the tragic loss of his wife.However, the challenges that test Che's path towards redemption arise when Jes reveals his true identity: as a gay teenager navigating through a world dominated by machismo and fists. This revelation forces Che to confront an unfamiliar part of himself - one that he must learn to accept in order to grow beyond the constraints of his neighborhood and evolve into a complete, compassionate human being. As the story unfolds, it delves deep into themes of love, acceptance, and the transformative power of personal growth in the face of societal pressure.