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Cartoneo y nopalitos

  • 20102010
  • 1h 44m
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8.3/10
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Carla, an immigrant girl from Mexico, has the dream to become her grandpa's doctor in America. She soon realizes that her dream will have to be deferred when her undocumented status prevents her from reaching her American dream. From writer and director,
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Carla, an immigrant girl from Mexico, has the dream to become her grandpa's doctor in America. She soon realizes that her dream will have to be deferred when her undocumented status prevents... Read allCarla, an immigrant girl from Mexico, has the dream to become her grandpa's doctor in America. She soon realizes that her dream will have to be deferred when her undocumented status prevents her from reaching her American dream. From writer and director, Pablo Veliz, comes his mo... Read allCarla, an immigrant girl from Mexico, has the dream to become her grandpa's doctor in America. She soon realizes that her dream will have to be deferred when her undocumented status prevents her from reaching her American dream. From writer and director, Pablo Veliz, comes his most personal story of the immigrant's pursuit for the unattainable, and the unwillingness t... Read all
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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  • Director
    • Pablo Veliz
  • Writer
    • Pablo Veliz(story)
  • Stars
    • Mayra Alejandra
    • Nova Aragon
    • Brandi Blevins
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  • Director
    • Pablo Veliz
  • Writer
    • Pablo Veliz(story)
  • Stars
    • Mayra Alejandra
    • Nova Aragon
    • Brandi Blevins
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    Mayra Alejandra
    • Carlaas Carla
    Nova Aragon
    • Evaas Eva
    Brandi Blevins
    • Nurse Kimas Nurse Kim
    Brant Bumpers
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    • Protesteras Protester
    Juan Calderon
    Juan Calderon
    • Jaimeas Jaime
    Rick Carrillo
    • Officer Ruizas Officer Ruiz
    Pedro Castaneda
    Pedro Castaneda
    • Don Homeroas Don Homero
    James Chapman
    James Chapman
    • INS Officeras INS Officer
    Jade Esteban Estrada
    Jade Esteban Estrada
    • Josephas Joseph
    Jackie Falcon
    Jackie Falcon
    • Maryas Mary
    Tom Lagleder
    Tom Lagleder
    • Clayas Clay
    Alfredo Lomeli
    Alfredo Lomeli
    • Lorenzoas Lorenzo
    Ahmed Lucan
    Ahmed Lucan
    • Amitas Amit
    Jorge Rodriquez Jr.
    • Julioas Julio
    Aman Singh
    • Store Clerkas Store Clerk
    Nivi Singh
    • Krupaas Krupa
    Brenda Steubing
    Brenda Steubing
    • EMS Crewas EMS Crew
    Christine Thuy Nga Tran
    • Sukchaias Sukchai
    • Director
      • Pablo Veliz
    • Writer
      • Pablo Veliz(story)
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      Written by Douglas Edward

      Performed by Audriana Acuña

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    10/10
    Great Movie
    I loved that this movie took a whole different perspective! I come from an immigrant family and never thought of the children that are brought here illegally, without a choice in their own futures. Awesome film! It was also nice to see someone from my own hometown creating such an eloquent film. The movie focuses on a young immigrant from Mexico, Carla, and the struggles she faces when her dreams are devastated due to her status as an undocumented alien in the U.S. Thousands of miles away in India, a young girl named Krupa, runs away from the faults of her past and finds herself forced into a surrogate pregnancy for a family in America.
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    • Mar 9, 2011

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Cineveliz Productions
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      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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