The Compatriots

Directed by Spencer Cohen

Facing deportation, undocumented Javi unexpectedly reunites with his former best friend Hunter, a lonely bachelor searching for meaning. As their bond rekindles, the two join forces in a desperate fight to keep Javi in the only home he’s ever known.
The Compatriots is a thoughtful drama about national identity, exile and the emotional strain of relationships shaped by displacement. Spencer Cohen keeps the approach restrained, giving the characters’ sense of belonging real weight.

The Compatriots

Directed by Spencer Cohen

Facing deportation, undocumented Javi unexpectedly reunites with his former best friend Hunter, a lonely bachelor searching for meaning. As their bond rekindles, the two join forces in a desperate fight to keep Javi in the only home he’s ever known.

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The Compatriots is a thoughtful drama about national identity, exile and the emotional strain of relationships shaped by displacement. Spencer Cohen keeps the approach restrained, giving the characters’ sense of belonging real weight.