Mateo & Cliff

'Mateo's Story' is a tale about a homeless man in LA battling with mental health issues whilst struggling to survive in a society that is structured to enable his downfall. The film follows a day in the life of Mateo, the homeless man of thirty years, and Cliff, a successful, wealthy business man after their initial encounter. The juxtaposition of the polarized, socioeconomic classes between the main characters sheds a light on the fragility of life decisions that can lead to displacement and allows for a wide variety of characters of multiple ethnicities, ages, and background.