José D. Cantú

Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.

Forcé d'abandonner sa terre et sa maison au Texas, l'éleveur Red Bovie n'a pas du tout envie de prendre sa retraite dans un parc à roulottes. Il saute plutôt dans sa Cadillac et prend la route avec son petit-fils pour une dernière aventure palpitante remplie de fusils, de femmes et d'alcool. Une autre nuit au Vieux-Mexique.