The Loquat TREE

Against the backdrop of a shifting Los Angeles, The Loquat Tree reveals an intimate portrait of everyday survival, small hopes, and the fragile ties that hold people together.

a film taking root

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KEY THEMES

FAMILY

SURVIVAL

IMMIGRATION

HUMAN DIGNITY

LOS ANGELES

WORK

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

The Loquat Tree began with a simple image — a father and daughter sitting in a delivery truck, waiting for the light to change. Between them, silence; outside, an entire city pulsing with noise.

This film grows out of that silence. It is about people who live between borders — geographic, emotional, bureaucratic. The father delivers packages he’ll never open to homes he’ll never enter, while his daughter begins to see the world from the seat beside him. Their story reflects the lives of thousands who keep Los Angeles running yet remain invisible within it.

PRODUCTION NOTES

The Loquat Tree is filmed in a naturalistic, unobtrusive style that prioritizes realism and emotional honesty. The camera observes rather than directs, allowing scenes to unfold organically through improvised moments and lived-in performances. Shot across working-class neighborhoods of Los Angeles, the film blends fiction and everyday reality, using real locations, limited crew, and minimal lighting to preserve authenticity. The result is an intimate, documentary-inflected narrative that stays close to the rhythms of ordinary life.

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“I’ve only seen a short preview of The Loquat Tree, and it was enough to convince me that this project is something rare. The sincerity of the filmmaking, the honesty of the performances, and the quiet power of the story stayed with me long after I watched it. This isn’t just another independent film — it’s a real portrait of people we don’t usually see on screen, told with care, precision, and deep respect. I’m excited to support it and proud to be part of its journey. Films like this don’t come around often, and when they do, they deserve to be made.”

- Alice Bromberg