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Feature film — 2011

A Better Life (2011)

7.21h 38mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 292 votes.

McLaughlin Films / Depth of Field / Summit Entertainment / Lime Orchard Productions / Witt/Thomas Productions

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Director: Chris Weitz

On screen

Cast & crew

Demián Bichir as Carlos Riquelme

Demián Bichir

Carlos Riquelme

José Julián as Luis Galindo

José Julián

Luis Galindo

Chelsea Rendon as Ruthie Valdez

Chelsea Rendon

Ruthie Valdez

Dolores Heredia as Anita

Dolores Heredia

Anita

Joaquín Cosío as Blasco Martinez

Joaquín Cosío

Blasco Martinez

Carlos Linares as Santiago

Carlos Linares

Santiago

Bobby Soto as Facundo

Bobby Soto

Facundo

Nancy Lenehan as Mrs. Donnely

Nancy Lenehan

Mrs. Donnely

Gabriel Chavarria as Ramon

Gabriel Chavarria

Ramon

Tim Griffin as Charlie

Tim Griffin

Charlie

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Isabella Rae Thomas

Linda

Giselle Nieto as Gigi

Giselle Nieto

Gigi

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