They Come at Night
Synopsis
In 1986 LA, an illegal immigrant (Elpidia Carrillo) suffers from past tortures in her native El Salvador. Her husband had been killed and her two children taken from her. She was an educated teacher with a philosophy degree, but now is forced to take only the most menial tasks and lives in a roach-infested dwelling. This fragile woman is turned over to a case worker (Barbara Williams), who is recently divorced and is struggling as a single mother to her young son. These two very different women make contact and the therapist decides to help the Latin American find her children. Inquiries leads to the children being in Mexico and with a high enough fee, they can be smuggled into the US.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindy Laub
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindy Laub
- Original Title
- They Come at Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Pikesville Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindy Laub
Lindy Laub
Department Leadership Roster
Lindy Laub
Director
Lindy Laub
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Come at Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Come at Night about?
In 1986 LA, an illegal immigrant (Elpidia Carrillo) suffers from past tortures in her native El Salvador. Her husband had been killed and her two children taken from her. She was an educated teacher with a philosophy degree, but now is forced to take only the most menial tasks and lives in a roach-infested dwelling. This fragile woman is turned over to a case worker (Barbara Williams), who is recently divorced and is struggling as a single mother to her young son. These two very different women make contact and the therapist decides to help the Latin American find her children. Inquiries leads to the children being in Mexico and with a high enough fee, they can be smuggled into the US.
Who directed They Come at Night?
They Come at Night was directed by Lindy Laub.
Who stars in They Come at Night?
The principal cast of They Come at Night includes Elpidia Carrillo, Barbara Williams, Trever O'Brien, Jesus Nebot, Dale Raoul.
When was They Come at Night released and how long is it?
They Come at Night was released in 1998 with a total runtime of Unknown.