Entre nos (2009)

Original title

Entre Nos

Directed by

Paola Mendoza

Genre

drama

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 20m

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 19 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Colombian mother struggles to provide for her two young children while living in poverty on the streets of New York City. The story follows her daily challenges and quiet determination to build a better life.

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What happens

Entre nos (English: Between Us) is a 2009 Spanish-language American drama film directed by Paola Mendoza and Gloria La Morte. The film is a semi-autobiographical tale based on the arrival of Mendoza's own mother to the United States. The film explores the life of Mariana, a Colombian immigrant attempting to survive on the streets of New York City with her two children. The film has been screened at over 14 film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival, where it received an Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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