A young man chasing his destiny finds there are plenty of things following him in this independent comedy-drama. Harlan (Randy Spelling) is a musician who dreams of playing salsa music for a living; however, Latin music isnt a big thing in the small Wyoming town hes always called home, so he packs up his belongings and hits the highway for bright lights of Los Angeles, where his friend Caesar (Matt Cedeno) has promised him a spot on his couch and an audition with a band. Harlan stop for a bite to eat along the way and meets a guy named Jude (Jason Priestley), who unknown to Harlan has slipped a bag of purloined jewels in his car. Upon arrival in L.A., Harlan aces his audition with the band, but the mysterious disappearance of Caesar alarms both Harlan and Caesars attractive lady friend Tuesday (Diora Baird). As it happens, a handful of gangsters led by the sexy but dangerous Riley (Carmen Electra) have learned that Judes valuables are in Harlans car, and theyll stop at nothing to get them back, including kidnapping Tuesday. Hot Tamale received its World Premier at the 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide