El Norte
'The North'. An independent American film that became a hit, the powerful story of a brother and sister who must leave their oppressed country of Guatemala, make the hazardous journey thorough Mexico to the U.S., only to find themselves living as illegals in Los Angeles.
Year: 1983
Genre: Art House Cinema, Paul's Favourites, Film Festivals 1985, Best of the 1980s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: Gregory Nava
Starring: David Villalpando, Zaide Silvia Gutierrez
Duration: 139 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.7/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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