The Road of Life

The Road of Life

1956 · 96 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama

The story focuses in on three young boys who, arrested by the authorities, await sentencing in Mexico City's Juvenile Court. One boy has killed his stepfather to protect his mother; the second boy has been goaded into blinding his chief tormentor; and the third resorts to stealing to support his family.

Directed by Alfonso Corona Blake · Written by Eduardo Landeta

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