Melonie Diaz

A self-styled teenage Romeo from Manhattan's Lower East Side is bent on seducing a girl who appears to be well beyond his reach. However, his reputation for seduction, along with the fact that he lives with his grandmother and bothersome brother in a tiny tenement, complicate his plans. Official Selection at **Cannes Film Festival**, nominated for Best Feature & Best Director at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards** "*A gritty but sweet look at young...