Carlos is a gardener in LA and works hard to provide for his high school son, Luis. Life is not easy as Carlos is an undocumented worker who entered the US illegally. When Blasco, the owner of the business, offers him the opportunity to buy his truck and the gardening tools, Carlos asks his sister for a loan. Carlos, although he doesn't have a driver's license, buys the truck and takes over the business. Life is starting to get better until a new hire steals his truck. As Carlos begins to look for his stolen truck, Luis offers to help. As the adventure brings the two closer, an unfortunate event threatens to separate the two.
This a gem of a movie. A Better Life shows the realities of the life of honest, hard working immigrant workers. The movie is also very moving as Carlos has to battle hardship as he maintains his values and his dignity so he can be a good role model for his son. Carlos wants more than anything to give his son a good life and provide him with opportunities. This is a very good movie, reminiscent of another wonderful with a similar theme, Under the Same Moon. Both of these movies deserve to be high on your rental queue.
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