Buzz Cut

During this chance encounter, Edward learns about Nick’s challenging experience assimilating in America – from bullying in school to a troubling home life. In turn, Edward opens up about the time he grew close to another immigrant teen, Luis. Edward recounts their brief friendship and why it ended with closing himself off from the world. Luis and Nick, as well as the many common threads among immigrants chasing their American Dream, are channeled through efforts like the student marchers’ push for recognition of a larger Filipino legacy.

Edward finds a new friend in Nick, and a fonder appreciation for his culture as well as his role in the community.