Synopsis
A brother and sister flee from Guatemala after the 1982 coup, during which their father is murdered and their mother imprisoned. They are smuggled over the Mexican border into America at Tijuana and make their way to Los Angeles where they find work. The girl falls ill and her brother loses his job. He sets out for Chicago unaware that his sister is dying.
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| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | January 11th, 1984 (Limited) by Cinecom September 15th, 2019 (Special Engagement) by Fathom Events |
| Video Release: | January 20th, 2009 by Criterion |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 139 minutes |
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| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Inc. Independent Productions, American Playhouse, Public Television Stations, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Channel Four Films |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English, Maya, Spanish |