Victor doesn't have much, but he knows that he wants Judy, the prettiest girl in the projects. His grandmother doesn't approve, his siblings don't want to believe him and Judy seems to have other plans in mind.

Also known as: Long way home. Special features: director, writer and cast commentary; short film Five Feet High and Rising, on wich Raising Victor Vargas was based; featurette Five Feet High and Rising Companion, a candid look at the cast of the short film; production stills; previews. Widescreen version.