
Sacramento(2025)
When free-spirited Rickey suddenly reappears in father-to-be Glenn’s life, the two former best friends embark on a spontaneous road trip from LA to Sacramento.


“There's no running from family.”
Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the path their father took from Mexico to the U.S.

José Zúñiga
Evaristo

Luis Gerardo Méndez
Renato Murguía

Vincent Spano
Mr. B

Alma Sisneros
Sister Helen

Shira Scott Astrof
American Reporter

Connor Del Rio
Asher Murguía

Howard Ferguson Jr.
Corrections Officer Frey

Hayes Hargrove
Chatty Ride Pair Driver

Bianca Marroquín
Tere Murguia

Catherine Haun
Older Nun
Half Brothers is a comedy, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of sibling relationship, road trip, buddy comedy, free spirited, brother brother relationship, independent film. Directed by Luke Greenfield, it stars José Zúñiga, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Vincent Spano. Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the path their father took from Mexico to the U.S.
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