Falling Awake (originally titled Shine On) is a 2009 musical drama film directed by Agustín Fernández, who co-wrote it with Michael Baez and Doug Klozzner.
Andrew Cisneros stars as a Latino musician in New York City who attempts to overcome the problems of his poor neighborhood.
Jay, a young Latino musician, attempts to rise above the poverty and violence in his Bronx neighborhood.
[5] Mike Hale of The New York Times wrote that it balances "appealing performances" against the cliches of ethnic coming-of-age films.
[6] Ben Walters of The Guardian wrote although the story and characters are clichéd, the "performances are engaging, particularly Cisneros".