Street Wanderers
A prosecutor and a Chinese police officer risk everything to take on a brutal mafia in Argentina.
Inspired by true events, this gripping thriller blends crime and migrant drama in Mendoza, Argentina. In 2010, two rival Chinese mafia groups wage a hidden war within a silent, fearful immigrant community. As merchants are extorted and women are trafficked, a small family restaurant becomes the unlikely epicentre of the conflict. With the help of Officer Li and wiretaps in Cantonese, prosecutor Diana Belenguer launches a groundbreaking investigation. But when Xu, a mafia soldier, defies his clan to save a young victim, he becomes a target – hunted by his own brother. What begins as a wiretap case spirals into a high-stakes chase through Argentina’s criminal underworld.
Directors Mariana Luconi and Juan Martín Hsu present an exciting new perspective within the familiar framework of classic genre cinema. Supported by a stellar international cast and a strong creative team (cinematography, editing, production design, etc.), “Street Wanderers” is a must-see for thriller and crime drama fans looking for a fresh, powerful take from Argentina and Peru.
Nikolaj Nikitin
Juan Martin Hsu (1979) was born in Buenos Aires. He studied Image and Sound Design at the Universidad de Buenos Aires. He directed several short films, some of which received many awards, such as "Ropa Sucia"("Dirty Clothes", 2006) and worked in various roles in film production (in post-production, editing). His debut feature "La Salada" (2014), which he also wrote, won the Cine en Construcción Prize at the San Sebastián Film Festival in 2013, and was shown at many festivals including Toronto, San Sebastián, BAFICI, Biarritz. It also won several awards in Argentina.
Filmography:
La Salada (2014), La luna representa mi corazón (The Moon Represents My Heart, 2021), Los caminantes de la calle (Street Wanderers, 2025)