Streetvendor Histoires

Nemo works in a restaurant in Santa Monica, California. His mother, from Mexico, raises her three children alone in the USA. What happens when her eldest is forced to become the parent and take care of his siblings? Sometimes doing the right thing is so hard, even harder for Nemo as he fails to balance work and family responsibility. His mom was selling corn on the street, the same spot she earned as a street vendor until the police came along and detained her. Estelle lives with her granny. Both of her parents passed away leaving her in charge of her siblings. Together, they struggle to pay the rent and provide for the wee ones. Too poor to move back to the reservation, too poor to keep their rent paid, Estelle gives up. She can barely make ends meet selling her dream catchers, let alone pay for her tuition at the local college. One magical night their world's collide and a crazy alliance is formed. But can they make it? This world is a hard place. The Immigrant and the Native American fight to keep their families together and chase their dreams at the same time.

In the vibrant, bustling heart of Saigon, 24-year-old Evan Nguyen has always lived a life guided by an extraordinary stroke of luck. Orphaned as a child, Evan has relied on his mysterious gift to float through life, never needing to struggle or work hard for anything. From avoiding accidents to stumbling upon opportunities, Evan's luck is as effortless as it is uncanny. But despite his carefree existence, there's one thing his luck has never secured-love. That changes when he meets Mai An, a 23-year-old street vendor and aspiring artist who has never had the luxury of relying on fortune. For Mai An, life has been a constant battle against hardship. Working long hours to support her family and pay off her family's debt, she believes that nothing in life comes easy. When Evan saves her from a near disaster in the chaotic streets of Saigon, their worlds collide, and a connection forms that neither of them expected. As they grow closer, their contrasting views on life-Evan's reliance on luck and Mai An's belief in hard work-create tension. For the first time in his life, Evan's luck begins to falter, and he must confront the idea that love might require more than just chance. Meanwhile, Mai An wrestles with her own doubts: Can she trust Evan's feelings, or is she just another stroke of his luck? With her family's future hanging in the balance, Mai An must decide if love is worth the risk. Set against the dynamic backdrop of modern Vietnam, Lucky in Love: A Saigon Serenade is a heartwarming and enchanting tale of two people from different worlds who must learn that real love is built, not stumbled upon. As Evan and Mai An discover, luck might run out, but love-true love-demands effort, sacrifice, and a leap of faith.

In real-life, there are no ghosts or elemental creatures that scare us. They are just tricks of the mind and figures to talk about, aren't they? But my father told me of a story..

Gabriel and Aidan were hanging out and drinking coffee on Bui Vien walking street when Gabriel noticed two young street vendors. Being a kind and generous man, Gabriel didn't hesitate to help the children, much to Aidan's dismay. But hey, that was just Aidan-the-native being paranoid, right? What could possibly go wrong?

In the bustling streets of Lima, the aroma of anticuchos not only satisfies hunger but also sparks love. "The Scent of Love" is a tender and flavorful romantic tale about Juan, a street food enthusiast, and Lucía, a talented anticuchera known as "The Queen of Flavor." Amid the grill's smoke and late-night conversations, Juan discovers that behind every skewer of anticucho lies more than spices and flavors: there is sacrifice, dreams, and a heart full of warmth. What begins as a simple visit to taste the city's best anticucho transforms into a connection that nourishes the soul and gives new meaning to their lives. With a touch of humor, a sprinkle of Peruvian seasoning, and a generous serving of heartfelt romance, this story celebrates how love can blossom in the most unexpected places, proving that the heart always finds its perfect seasoning.