A teenage Mexican boy who develops a strong bond with Molly. He secretly buys a plane ticket to New York, lies to his parents, and visits her. After being told he is too young, he returns to Mexico and eventually moves on, chatting with a cousin about new interests by the film's end.
One-sided romantic affection that drives Diego's emotional arc and secret journey.
Initial romantic interest that motivates Diego's early actions and the film's title.
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