Storyline

Struggling to support his family in Mexico, Roberto (Domingo Ambriz), a young Mexican man, illegally crosses the border to the United States in search of work. Exploited by his American employers, Roberto labors in harsh conditions for insufficient wages and fails to make enough money for his family. Continually on the lookout for immigration raids, Roberto has to maintain a constant vigilance as he travels from town to town, searching for employment.

Plot Keywords

illegal alien, laborer, farmer, waitress, stranger, daughter, disheartening, dark, mexico, california, farm, train, illegal immigration, exploitation, family, labor, quest, sacrifice, underdog, 1970s

Short Review

Without being demagogic or sentimental, Robert Young has crafted a dramatic movie that shows the struggle of Mexican migrants who dream of legally residing in the US. [Full Review in Spanish]

Trailer

Streaming Service

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