The story follows three family members (mother, daughter and son) as they try to survive their loneliness and obsessions by going through different sexual experiences and relationships with a prostitute.
"DESIRE STREET " story follows a Mexican immigrant familys life in America following a tragic accident. The familys matriarch, Carmen (Alejandra Walker), is a widowed single mother of two, who wants to fix her teenage sons confusion about his sexuality, and seeks solace through her religious beliefs. Her daughter Bess, a young girl who hides from the world by the clothes she wears and her behavior and so the world sees her as odd and weird. And Andrea, her teenage son, whose emerging sexuality is of concern to his mother and her religious beliefs, and then he falls for a streetwise man whom he sees as his way to escape to freedom. Each of the family members are coping with a family altering accident in their own way. As they endure their loneliness and the turmoil of maturing, each encounters unique experiences and a lasting special relationship with their ostentatious and passionate new neighbor, Lucy, a companion for hire.
DESIRE STREET is an independent feature film, with a unique perspective, exploring social aspects and family issues with a melodramatic, but at times humoristic tone. This is conveyed with very bold and colorful characters and a dynamic narration. The message that the directors wish to bring to the film and its audience is a respect for others irrespective of their sexuality, race, or profession. Also the film highlights the importance of family support for any teenagers who are struggling with their sexuality and differences to the stereotypes that the society creates.
