“In ‘Gringa,’ directed by Marny Eng and E.J. Foerster, a misguided beginning sets the tone. The film follows Marge (Jess Gabor), a bullied teenager on a journey to reconnect with her estranged father Jackson (Steve Zahn), now a carefree surfer in Mexico. The emotional depth is shallow, quickly moving Marge into a comfortable relationship with her father. Despite the chemistry between Gabor and Zahn, the script’s limitations in character complexity and meaningful hurdles undermine the overall narrative. Visit myflixer movies for more!
Summary: A troubled teenage girl runs away to Mexico to find the father she has never known. Together they learn that a family can be put back together, even if all they have are the missing pieces.
