A Better Life
PG-13“Every father wants more for his son.”
2011·98 min·Released
Studio: Depth of Field, Lime Orchard Productions, McLaughlin Films, Summit Entertainment, Witt/Thomas Productions
7.2TMDb
7.2IMDb
86%RT
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Theatrical Jun 24, 2011Digital Oct 18, 2011Physical Oct 18, 2011
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USA · English · USA
Overview
A 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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DirectorChris Weitz
WriterEric Eason
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Keywords
californiaundocumented immigrantgardenerparental sacrifice
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Budget
$10M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
274
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