The Royal Road is a cinematic essay that explores the themes of remembering, nostalgia, and identity through a contemplative look at California's past. The film combines historical research with personal reflections on topics such as the Spanish colonization of California and the Mexican American War, alongside intimate stories of desire and unrequited love.
The Royal Road
The film explores the importance of remembering, weaving together California's Spanish colonization and Mexican-American War to examine nostalgia, butch identity, and the pursuit of elusive dreams.
