Movie Information
Overall Rank: 3461
Average Rating: 2.9/4
# of Ratings: 18
Theatrical Release Date: 06/24/2011
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 10/18/2011
Language: English
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Chris Weitz
Actors: Demián Bichir, Nancy Lenehan, Joaquín Cosio, Tim Griffin, Rolando Molina, Tom Schanley
Plot: A father toils in the gardens of the rich and powerful while trying to keep his son away from both dangerous gangs and the INS. -- Chris Kavan
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3/4
Camper - wrote on 03/24/2015
Oh god this movie hurt. It had this kick about making the characters use their eyes to convey most of the meaning- and it worked. You could feel everything, the pleading, the anger, the hopelessness, the forgiveness...It was beautiful, although most of the teen actors and actresses left much to be desired.
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3/4
patjohnson76 - wrote on 03/14/2012
A good drama about an illegal immigrant father trying to make a better life for his son. This low budget drama that emphasizes family relationships is powered by an Oscar nominated performance by Demian Bechir. The story is a little predictable and you can sense pretty early on what's going to happen and where the film is going, but overall it's a good watch for the performances and the story.
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