The Golden Dream

The Golden Dream

2013 · 110 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.

Directed by Diego Quemada-Díez · Written by Gibrán Portela

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