Monka Jean Knihy

Set against the backdrop of Tijuana's harsh realities, the story follows Bella, a young girl living in poverty with her mother. A devastating rainstorm alters their fragile existence when their makeshift home is swept away. In a moment of desperation, Bella is discovered by an American family on their way to Baja, who rescue her from the mud. This pivotal encounter sets the stage for a journey of survival, hope, and the complexities of cross-border lives.

The Williams family's attempt to relocate from Oklahoma to Colorado, leaves fourteen-year-old TYLER, six-year-old MICHAEL, and three-year-old GABBY homeless. The first night finds the family in Bum Park, a homeless community, under the control of the self-appointed, so-called Mayor of the Park. When Anna goes into labor, the father must decide whether to leave Tyler, Michael, and Gabby with the authorities at CPS or with the Mayor. His decision to leave the kids in Bum Park with ALEX, a street-savvy seven-teen-year-old, results in the fight of a lifetime for Tyler. He has one purpose and that's to keep his brother and sister safe and together at any cost while encountering druggies, drunks, CPS, and the insane life on the street. As the kids struggle to live, they learn just how much they love each other and how strong their bond is.