Ian Rojas moved from Guatemala to South Carolina at the age of 17 and learned to speak English within four months. His film is inspired by the fact that education should not be taken for granted. When there is the lack of educational opportunities, too many students drop out, just like the underage Guatemalan children working low level jobs in order to support their education and family.

Ian Rojas moved from Guatemala to South Carolina at the age of 17 and learned to speak English within four months. His film is inspired by the fact that education should not be taken for granted. When there is the lack of educational opportunities, too many students drop out, just like the underage Guatemalan children working low level jobs in order to support their education and family.