Illegal immigrant and hardworking single dad Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey in order to reconnect with his teenage son and keep him from getting pulled into the local gang life. From director Chris Weitz (About a Boy), A Better Life is a touching & poignant story that critics call "compelling," "intelligent" & "heartfelt."
Production Year:
2011
Released:
Tue, 10/18/2011
Run Time Minutes:
97
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
Yes
Format Aspect Ratio:
16x9-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-1
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Demian Bichir - Carlos Galindo
Actors:
Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo - Himself
Actors:
Joaquin Cosio - Blasco Martinez
Actors:
Jose Julian - Luis Galindo
Actors:
Nancy Lenehan - Mrs. Donnelley
Actors:
Gabriel Chavarria - Ramon
Actors:
Bobby Soto - Facundo
Actors:
Chelsea Rendon - Ruthie Valdez
Actors:
Trampas Thompson - School Security Officer
Actors:
Tim Griffin - Juvie Officer
Actors:
Valorie Hubbard - School Secretary
Actors:
Dolores Heredia - Anita
Actors:
Isabella Rae Thomas - Linda
Actors:
Carlos Linares - Santiago
Actors:
Robert Peters - Truck Driver
Actors:
Richard Cabral - Marcelo Valdez
Actors:
Isabella Balajadia - Bella
Actors:
Giselle Nieto - Gigi
Actors:
Luis A. Colocio
Actors:
Ray Moreno
Actors:
Yelyna De Leon - Ruthie's Mother
Actors:
Rolando Molina - Jesus
Actors:
Taide Acosta - Young Woman
Actors:
Joe Renteria - Bearded Man
Actors:
Isidro Vallin - Payaso
Actors:
Magi Avila - Shot Girl
Actors:
Henry Ambriz - Mexican Singer
Actors:
Miguel Alejandro Gaxiola
Actors:
Jorge Arturo Gaxiola
Actors:
Robert Renderos - Busboy
Actors:
Charles Currier - Auto Mart Security Guard
Actors:
Marlon Correa - Prison Guard
Actors:
Adrian Mojica - Police Officer
Actors:
Todd Felix - Gabe Wettenal
Actors:
J. Eddie Martinez - Rey
Actors:
Jason Medwin
Actors:
Tom Schanley
Actors:
Abraham Chaidez - Coyote