Ask the Dust (2006)

'Ask the Dust' is a romantic drama set in 1930s Los Angeles, following the turbulent relationship between an aspiring writer named Arturo Bandini and a Mexican waitress named Camilla Lopez. As Arturo pursues his writing ambitions, he grapples with issues of identity, love, and societal expectations. The film explores themes of prejudice, self-discovery, and the pursuit of dreams amidst the backdrop of a changing city.