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Storyline
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 thief down,he has sold the truck. Father and son bond as they reclaim the vehicle from the pound but Carlos attracts police attention,making his future in America uncertain when it is discovered that he is an illegal immigrant. Written by
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Plot Synopsis
Taglines:
Every father wants more for his son
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Details
Release Date:
28 July 2011 (Thailand)
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Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$62,087
(USA)
(24 June 2011)
Gross:
$1,754,319
(USA)
(26 August 2011)
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Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Bichir was nominated for Best Actor for the 2012 Oscars.
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Goofs
At 21:10, the size and shape of the bread that Santiago is giving to Carlos Galindo is different from different angles.
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Quotes
Carlos Galindo:
This truck is my only chance to grow this into something big. So we can move out of here and get you in a better school.
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Soundtracks
Los Bajamos
Written by
Neiver a. Alvarez (as Neiver A. Alvarez), Jesus A. Perez-Alvarez and
Daniel Indart
Performed by Proyecto TQ
Courtesy of Latin Music Specialists
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My husband and I went to see this film. I lived in Whittier for 25 years - So. CA. since the 50's and went to L.A. many times and had friends who lived difficult lives such as this. We thought the movie was wonderful and very "real"! I loved how Dad and son related.
I'm a pretty simple person and like to watch nice movies - I am definitely going to watch this movie again!!
The only thing I would change is to make sure I bring a box of Kleenex! I was so moved and hurt I couldn't leave the theater for at least 5 minutes!
Go see this movie - especially if you like true to life movies - it's inspiring & loving.
God bless everyone who experiences life this way. This movie inspired me to start praying for all who are in situations like these ones!