Synopsis
In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.
Facts
Setting
Central America
Filming location
Mexico
Production
Hemdale films
Original language
English, Spanish
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Academy Awards 1987 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 1987 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1987 generic
