Writer/director Christopher Zalla authored and helmed the drama
Padre Nuestro. The film concerns Juan, a former career criminal who tries to escape his past by hopping a truck transporting illegal immigrants from Mexico to the Big Apple. Over the course of his journey, Juan meets and befriends Pedro, a young man estranged from his father -- with whom he longs to reconcile. Pedro and Juan then gradually forge the bonds of friendship. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide