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A Better Life is a 2011 film directed by Chris Weitz and starring Demián Bichir as Carlos, a Mexican father who works as a gardener in East L.A. and tries to give his son Luis a better life. The film explores the challenges of immigration, gangs, and identity in a realistic and moving way.
- (17K)
- Drama, Romance
- Chris Weitz
- 2011-07-28
A Better Life is a 2011 American drama film about an undocumented immigrant gardener in Los Angeles who tries to find his stolen truck. The film stars Demián Bichir, who was nominated for an Oscar, and features a Hispanic cast and authentic locations.
Carlos Galindo is a decent man, a Mexican single parent working as a gardener in California to raise Luis, his fourteen-year-old son, whom Carlos is frightened will drift into local gang culture. Carlos buys a truck for his work with money loaned by his sister but a shifty new employee steals it from him and, though Carlos and Luis track the ...
A Better Life. Leaves Prime in 9 days. Illegal immigrant and hardworking single dad Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey in order to reconnect with his teenage son and keep him from getting pulled into the local gang life.
- 97 min
A drama about a father and son who face hardships as undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles. The film explores themes of identity, family, and survival in a realistic and compassionate way.
Carlos Galindo (Demián Bichir), a Mexican undocumented immigrant and veteran Los Angeles day laborer, has trouble connecting with his son, Luis (José Julián),...
- (107)
- Drama
- PG-13
In Los Angeles, an undocumented immigrant struggles to keep his son out of gang life while trying to earn more money for his family as a gardener. Subtitles: English, Español. Starring: Demian Bichir José Julián Nancy Lenehan Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo Joaquín Cosio. Directed by: Chris Weitz.
