Plot
Peasants, tired of beingnothing more than manual laborers, are discovered by the Guatemalan army. After the army destroys their village, a brother and sister, decide they must flee el Norte. After receiving help from friends and advice from a veteran immigrant on strategies for traveling, they make their way to Los Angeles.
Written by
Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
Directed by
Gregory Nava
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
American Playhouse, Channel Four Films, Independent Productions
Languages
English, Español
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
6,014
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA