Now & Later

In the midst of the concrete jungle, where the vibrant city lights of Los Angeles shine bright and the divide between America's rich and poor yawns wide, the story of "Now & Later" unfolds like a tantalizing dance of love, lust, politics, and revolution. At its center are two souls from different worlds, their paths colliding in a way that challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves and their place in the world. Angela, a young and beautiful Latina woman, embodies the resilience and determination of a generation. Fleeing her native country in search of a better life, she finds herself living in America without documentation, her existence on thin ice, subject to the whims of the immigration system. Despite the obstacles she faces, Angela radiates a fierce spirit and a sense of purpose, her days filled with a quiet defiance and a determination to carve out her own path in a country that often seems hostile to her very presence. Bill, a graying banker on the wrong side of his midlife crisis, stumbles into Angela's orbit in a manner that could charitably be described as hapless. A victim of his own hubris and a banking system that values profit over people, Bill has seen his career and his reputation implode in a spectacular fashion. On the run from the law and struggling to come to terms with his new reality, he finds himself a guest in Angela's small apartment, his presence a source of both comfort and confusion for this young woman. As they begin to get to know each other, a spark is lit that will change the course of both their lives forever. Theirs is a connection that is both intensely physical and profoundly intellectual, their conversations ranging from the intricacies of Marxist theory to the pleasures of good food and wine. Angela introduces Bill to the world of social justice activism, awakening in him a sense of purpose and a desire to use his skills to make a difference. And as they navigate the complexities of their respective worlds, their love becomes a beacon of hope and a reminder that, no matter how dire the circumstances, it's never too late to change. Through the lens of this unlikely couple, the film offers a searing critique of American culture and politics, laying bare the hypocrisy and the cruelty that has come to define our society. From the struggles of undocumented immigrants to the failures of the banking system, "Now & Later" shines a light on the darkest corners of our world, and yet, it is also a film about hope and redemption, about the power of human connection to transcend even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles. As the story unfolds, Angela and Bill's affair becomes an all-consuming force, drawing them deeper into the heart of the city, where the rhythms of life and death play out in a never-ending dance. And yet, even as they lose themselves in the heat of passion and the intensity of their discussions, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of their world. They are caught between the pull of their desires and the constraints of the society they live in, their very existence a testament to the contradictions that have come to define our times. Shot on location in Los Angeles, "Now & Later" is a film about the city, its streets, its people, and its many secrets. It is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, to the power of love and connection to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. And it is a searing indictment of a society that has lost its way, a system that values profit over people and justice over compassion. In a world where the lines of right and wrong are constantly shifting, "Now & Later" offers a vision of a different path, one that is guided by the principles of empathy and understanding, rather than the cold calculus of power and greed.