Synopsis
Alejandro, a tough and ambitious Latino street orphan on the verge of adolescence, lives and works in an auto-body repair shop in a sprawling junkyard on the outskirts of Queens, New York. In this chaotic world of adults, young Alejandro struggles to make a better life for himself and his 16-year-old sister, Isamar.
Facts
Setting
New York City
Filming location
New York City
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 2008 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2007 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2007 generic
