Emilio is the soulful tale of a young man (19 years) who leaves his village in Mexico looking for his kidnapped sister. His journey leads him to Los Angeles, where we see the city through the eyes of a penniless illegal immigrant on a desperate quest. The City of Angels itself becomes in a sense the second character of this movie as Emilio's needle-in-a-haystack search takes him through the gritty contrasts of Skid Row, East L.A., Echo Park, Watts,...

A behind-the-scenes look at EMILIO, including an extended interview with writer-director Kim Jorgensen about the making of the film, special challenges encountered, how it was conceived, and the state of the independent movie scene today.

In the first episode, Emilio receives a phone call from his mother saying that his sister, Maria, is missing and takes off for the U.S. border.

(Spanish subtitled version is included. Versión subtitulada español está incluido.)

In the second episode, Emilio, having been robbed, works as a day-laborer and befriends Jose, who tips him off to life in L.A. and how to enlist friends to find his sister.

(Spanish subtitled version is included. Versión subtitulada español está incluido.)

In the third episode, Emilio traverses L.A. by bus, subway, bicycle, and foot in his needle-in-a-haystack search for clues to his sister's disappearance.

(Spanish subtitled version is included. Versión subtitulada español está incluido.)

In the fourth episode, Emilio befriends Porche-driving Zack at Venice Beach, who distracts him from his search with partying in the Hollywood Hills and other complications.

(Spanish subtitled version is included. Versión subtitulada español está incluido.)

In the final episode, Emilio, having hit bottom, obtains a clue which might at long last hit paydirt. In his dramatic showdown and conclusion, an unexpected portrait emerges of the fruits of determination.

(Spanish subtitled version is included. Versión subtitulada español está incluido.)