Carlos Galindo (Demián Bichir) is a hard-working Mexican illegal in L.A. He's a single dad and fears his son Luis is falling into bad company while dating Ruthie Valdez who has family in the gang. His boss Blasco is looking to sell his truck and return to Mexico. Carlos gets $12k loan from his poor sister to buy the truck. He hires Santiago from a street corner but he steals the truck on his first day. Carlos can't go to the cops. It's a desperate search by Carlos and Luis for the all important truck.
This is a terrific performance from Demián Bichir. The story is basically 'The Bicycle Thief' grafted onto the illegal immigrant experience in America. The first half does move a little slow. However the movie builds to such a powerful emotional climax.
This is a terrific performance from Demián Bichir. The story is basically 'The Bicycle Thief' grafted onto the illegal immigrant experience in America. The first half does move a little slow. However the movie builds to such a powerful emotional climax.