Pet Shop Days

Alejandro flees his father in Mexico and arrives in New York City, where he connects with Jack, a pet store employee who shares similar struggles with his own parents. Their sudden romance leads them into a lifestyle of drug use and depravity within the criminal underworld of Manhattan. As Alejandro is pursued by his past, Jack must decide whether to remain with his family or join Alejandro in hiding.

This crime drama and romance was directed by Olmo Schnabel, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Jack Irving and Galen Core. The film features Jack Irving in the role of Jack and Dario Yazbek Bernal as Alejandro, with a supporting cast that includes Willem Dafoe, Emmanuelle Seigner, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, and Grace Brennan. A total of 23 actors are credited in the production.

The movie is a joint production between companies from the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, including Storyteller Productions, MeMo Films, 3 Marys Entertainment, and Tenderstories. With a runtime of 110 minutes, the film was released on March 15, 2025.