Welcome Maria
Synopsis
Illegal immigrant Maria arrives in Los Angeles from Mexico with her young son, Miguelito. She is searching for the boy's father, who came years before to find work and never returned. Confused and disoriented, she is fortunate to meet Meche, a young, beautiful, fun-loving, and street-smart Latina. Meche helps her find a place to stay, introduces her to life in L.A., including some of its eccentricities, and assists in her search. Good-hearted Maria finds her husband, but he has made a new life with a blond "gringa" wife and new child. She quietly slips away without confronting him. She and Miguelito begin a new life without him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan López Moctezuma
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan López Moctezuma
- Original Score
- Miguel Ángel Alonso
- Original Title
- Welcome Maria
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan López Moctezuma
Juan López Moctezuma
Miguel Ángel Alonso
Nadine Markova
Jerome F. Brady
Department Leadership Roster
Juan López Moctezuma
Director
Juan López Moctezuma
Writer
Jerome F. Brady
Editor
Nadine Markova
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome Maria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome Maria about?
Illegal immigrant Maria arrives in Los Angeles from Mexico with her young son, Miguelito. She is searching for the boy's father, who came years before to find work and never returned. Confused and disoriented, she is fortunate to meet Meche, a young, beautiful, fun-loving, and street-smart Latina. Meche helps her find a place to stay, introduces her to life in L.A., including some of its eccentricities, and assists in her search. Good-hearted Maria finds her husband, but he has made a new life with a blond "gringa" wife and new child. She quietly slips away without confronting him. She and Miguelito begin a new life without him.
Who directed Welcome Maria?
Welcome Maria was directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
Who stars in Welcome Maria?
The principal cast of Welcome Maria includes María Victoria, Bob Copeland, Allison Ernand, Andrea Muller.
When was Welcome Maria released and how long is it?
Welcome Maria was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome Maria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome Maria was composed by Miguel Ángel Alonso.