What is a better life movie about?
Carlos Galindo (Demián Bichir), a Mexican illegal immigrant and veteran Los Angeles day laborer, has trouble connecting with his son, Luis (José Julián), whose gang-affiliated girlfriend is tempting him to ignore his father’s example of clean living. Carlos buys a truck to begin working as a self-employed man and earn more money, but when it is stolen, his hopes for a more affluent life are dashed. Unable to turn to the police for help, father and son embark on a quest to find the vehicle.
A Better Life/Film synopsis
Is a better life a true story?
Weitz used the film to explore the culture and geography of Los Angeles. Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries, run by former gang members, helped Weitz and his crew with finding locations and making their film as authentic as possible.
Where can I see the movie a better life?
Watch A Better Life Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)
Why did Santiago steal the truck?
Why did Santiago steal the truck? He sold it to get money to send back home to his family in El Salvador.
Who is Blasco in a better life?
Carlos works for Blasco (Joaquin Cosio), who owns a landscaping truck and the business that goes with it. Now Blasco has enough money to return to Mexico and his own little farm, and offers to sell Carlos his truck, tools, client list — everything.
What part of LA does the movie a better life take place?
Plot Summary (2) A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had.
Is a better life on Amazon Prime?
Watch A Better Life | Prime Video.
How long is the movie a better life?
1h 38m
A Better Life/Running time
What is the relationship between Carlos and Luis in a better life?
Carlos Galindo is a decent man, a Mexican single parent working as a gardener in California to raise Luis, his fourteen-year-old son, whom Carlos is frightened will drift into local gang culture.