Names on a Map

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Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War in 1967, the story follows Gustavo Espejo, the eldest son of a Mexican-American family in El Paso. Faced with a draft notice, he escapes to Mexico, seeking refuge in his grandfather's homeland, despite feeling disconnected from his cultural roots. His decision triggers a chain of events that threatens to unravel the family's already fragile relationships, highlighting themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of war on personal lives.