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A Better Life
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A Better Life

2011-06-24 · 98 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

An Indigenous Latino American gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while traveling across town to perform landscaping work for the city's wealthy landowners.

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Directors
Chris Weitz
Production companies
McLaughlin Films, Depth of Field, Summit Entertainment, Lime Orchard Productions, Witt/Thomas Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,800,000

Top Cast

Demián BichirDemián BichirCarlos Riquelme
José JuliánJosé JuliánLuis Galindo
Chelsea RendonChelsea RendonRuthie Valdez
Dolores HerediaDolores HerediaAnita
Joaquín CosíoJoaquín CosíoBlasco Martinez
Carlos LinaresCarlos LinaresSantiago
Bobby SotoBobby SotoFacundo
Nancy LenehanNancy LenehanMrs. Donnely
Gabriel ChavarriaGabriel ChavarriaRamon
Tim GriffinTim GriffinCharlie
Isabella Rae ThomasLinda
Giselle NietoGiselle NietoGigi
Eddie 'Piolin' SoteloEddie 'Piolin' Sotelo

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