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Inevitably, "Under the Same Moon" La Misma Luna , a film dealing with the hotly contested issue of illegal immigration, will be dismissed by many as more left-wing propaganda produced by that bastion of liberal thinking, Hollywood. And in some small sense this is right; the film's major likable characters are technically criminals and the film is interlaced with pro-immigration ideas. However, this isn't another "Syriana" or a Michael Moore documentary.
It's a film with tremendous heart and character and truly worth the price of admission. When Carlitos was five Rosario made the difficult decision to cross the Mexican-American boarder, illegally, in order to seek employment. Four years later, Rosario is working as a maid for several wealthy home owners in Los Angeles, sending much of her weekly earnings back to her son and sickly mother in Mexico. Carlitos, now nine, has not seen his mother since she left but keeps in contact with her through weekly phone calls made at the local pay phone.
Carlitos is about to be sold to a dealer. She is like a mother; she takes him home and feeds him and helps him move on to LA. She will marry Paco and get citizenship. She is devastated and scared. She plans to return to Mexico. He and Enrique take the bus together. Enrique wants Carlitos to find his mom.
Enrique has become a father to Carlitos and looks out for him. He finds the pay phone that she uses to call him. Related documents. Under the same moon lesson plan. Bajo la misma luna. Download advertisement. What happened at the tomato farm? Carlitos lost his friend Enrique. Carlitos rubbed his eyes and got bug poison in them.
Immigration officials came. Carlitos ate a lot of tomatoes. What does Carlitos ask the Native American restaurant owner for? Who does Carlitos meet in the warehouse big store? How does Carlitos arrive in Los Angeles? He never arrives in LA. His mom buys him a plane ticket. How does Carlitos attempt to find his mom? Asks the local store clerks. Tries to find the payphone she uses. Carlitos calls her to tell her. What is the secret that Carlitos tells Enrique? He wants him to be his dad.
He really loves his dad. He thought his mom didn't love him. He really appreciates Enrique's help before this trip. What happens when Carlitos is sleeping on the bench? The police arrest him. He runs away from the police, while Enrique distracts. Enrique runs away to save his own skin. The police give him food. Quizzes you may like. Family members.
Perfect Tense.
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