"Papi Chulo" is a 2018 comedy-drama film written and directed by John Butler. The film stars Matt Bomer as Sean, a Los Angeles TV weatherman who has a breakdown on live television. Feeling lonely and estranged from his former life, he decides to hire a middle-aged Latino migrant worker named Ernesto (played by Alejandro Patiño) to help him with some household tasks.
As they spend more time together, Sean and Ernesto develop a bond that transcends their cultural and social differences. Despite not speaking the same language and having vastly different backgrounds, they find comfort and solace in one another's company.
While the film has its moments of humor, it also deals with themes of loneliness, isolation, and human connection. Sean is dealing with a painful breakup and an overwhelming sense that he has lost touch with the world around him. Ernesto, meanwhile, is struggling to support his family and reconcile his dreams of a better life with the harsh realities of his circumstances.
Overall, "Papi Chulo" is a heartfelt and nuanced exploration of the unlikely bond between two people who, on the surface, seem to have nothing in common. The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Bomer and Patiño's performances and the film's compassionate treatment of its characters and their struggles.
