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Break out your leg warmers and shoulder pads, because The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo is about to send you back to 1984! This delightful coming-of-age gem captures all the awkward charm and big-hearted earnestness of Jewish teenage life in suburban New York.
Sixteen-year-old Julie (Anna Mirodin from Priscilla) thought she’d be hosting a mild-mannered exchange student for the year—but when the charming and effortlessly cool Juan Jose Mundo (Alexandro Byrd) shows up from Spain, everything changes. The guys want to be him, the girls want to be with him, and poor Julie can’t help but fall head over heels. With the help of her bold best friend Suzanne (Hannah Kepple from Cobra Kai), Julie must find the courage to say how she feels before Juan’s American adventure comes to an end. What follows is a sweet, nostalgic journey through first crushes, loyal friendships, and the courage it takes to speak up for yourself.
Full of vintage vibes, big hair, and even bigger emotions, The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo is a nostalgic, feel-good celebration about finding yourself—and your first crush—in a world lit by the glow of arcade screens and young dreams.
- Year2025
- Runtime92 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorMichael Walker
- ScreenwriterSusan Gomes, Michael Walker
- CastAnna Mirodin, Hannah Kepple, Alexandro Byrd
- CinematographerKristy Tully
- EditorDavid Leonard
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
Break out your leg warmers and shoulder pads, because The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo is about to send you back to 1984! This delightful coming-of-age gem captures all the awkward charm and big-hearted earnestness of Jewish teenage life in suburban New York.
Sixteen-year-old Julie (Anna Mirodin from Priscilla) thought she’d be hosting a mild-mannered exchange student for the year—but when the charming and effortlessly cool Juan Jose Mundo (Alexandro Byrd) shows up from Spain, everything changes. The guys want to be him, the girls want to be with him, and poor Julie can’t help but fall head over heels. With the help of her bold best friend Suzanne (Hannah Kepple from Cobra Kai), Julie must find the courage to say how she feels before Juan’s American adventure comes to an end. What follows is a sweet, nostalgic journey through first crushes, loyal friendships, and the courage it takes to speak up for yourself.
Full of vintage vibes, big hair, and even bigger emotions, The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo is a nostalgic, feel-good celebration about finding yourself—and your first crush—in a world lit by the glow of arcade screens and young dreams.
- Year2025
- Runtime92 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereFlorida Premiere
- DirectorMichael Walker
- ScreenwriterSusan Gomes, Michael Walker
- CastAnna Mirodin, Hannah Kepple, Alexandro Byrd
- CinematographerKristy Tully
- EditorDavid Leonard