Una Vida Mejor
“Welcome to America”
Synopsis
Two desperate families find their quest for a better life in the United States challenged by prejudice and injustice in director Andrew James' harsh critique of the American Dream. For two families who successfully manage to make their way across the border and into the United States, the harrowing trip through an unforgiving landscape was only the beginning of their treacherous journey. How does one survive in a place where right has become wrong, and the perpetrator is now the victim? Some turn to crime, inadvertently falling into a vicious cycle with the power to destroy families and consume lives before they've even had a chance to prove themselves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinequest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew James
- Original Title
- Una Vida Mejor
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $10K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew James
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew James
Director
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What is Una Vida Mejor about?
Two desperate families find their quest for a better life in the United States challenged by prejudice and injustice in director Andrew James' harsh critique of the American Dream. For two families who successfully manage to make their way across the border and into the United States, the harrowing trip through an unforgiving landscape was only the beginning of their treacherous journey. How does one survive in a place where right has become wrong, and the perpetrator is now the victim? Some turn to crime, inadvertently falling into a vicious cycle with the power to destroy families and consume lives before they've even had a chance to prove themselves.
Who directed Una Vida Mejor?
Una Vida Mejor was directed by Andrew James.
Who stars in Una Vida Mejor?
The principal cast of Una Vida Mejor includes Bill Gillane.
When was Una Vida Mejor released and how long is it?
Una Vida Mejor was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.