Anthony Ruiz

Alex, a young addict who is dealing with the loss of his abusive father, finds himself in an unfavorable circumstance after developing an intimate relationship with Shane a charming and dangerous stranger, this manipulative room-mate sends him down a path of destruction that comes with a risky price. Teaching him about life, sex, and fighting back.

Luck changes for Pablo Mercado (Anthony Ruiz) when he's fired from his job as an assistant grocery store manager and buys a winning lottery ticket on his way out. Now, he's got enough extra cash to start the supermarket he's always dreamed of -- the aptly named El Oso Grande, or "The Big Bear." But to make his dreams come true, he'll have to go to war with his former employer … and his greedy ex-wife (Aida Agotti).

Seeking a better life for herself, 15-year-old Venus breaks away from her Spanish Harlem neighborhood and gets caught up in a world of violence and crime. While on the run, she meets a cop whose father-figure role may save the troubled youngster.

Michael is a 12-year-old drug pusher who lives in a crowded house with his cousins and aunt. His father has become a street bum, but still meets with Fresh on occasion to play chess. Fresh is rather quiet in a crazy world. Fresh's sister is a junkie who sleeps with the dealers that Fresh sells for. As the story progresses Fresh realizes that he doesn't want to sell drugs anymore, he wants revenge.

Australian outback expert protects his New York love from gangsters who've followed her down under.