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A Better Life

PG-1320111h 38mChris Weitz
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 64
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"Every father wants more for his son."

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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CaliforniaUndocumented ImmigrantGardenerParental Sacrifice

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Better Life (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in A Better Life?

A Better Life stars Demián Bichir (Carlos Riquelme), José Julián (Luis Galindo), Chelsea Rendon (Ruthie Valdez), Dolores Heredia (Anita), Joaquín Cosío (Blasco Martinez). The film was directed by Chris Weitz.

How long is A Better Life?

A Better Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is A Better Life worth watching?

A Better Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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