Ale is a 12-year-old Latino street orphan in Queens who survives through informal work and petty theft. He works at an auto repair shop, sells candy and DVDs, strips stolen cars, and saves with his sister to buy a food van. His ambitions and decisions drive the central conflict of the story.
Alejandro Polanco has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Signature works include Chop Shop, Mosquito. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.