"Under the Same Moon" is a story about overcoming obstacles, striving for a better life, and the power of love. It revolves around Rosario, a Mexican immigrant living in the United States so that she can provide a better life for both her son and her self. We see aspects of both Rosario's life living in the United States and her son's, Carlitos', life living in Mexico. Although the kinds of hardships each character faces differ, they both must lead difficult lives in their respective countries. After Carlitos' grandmother dies, leaving him alone, Carlitos decides that he must find his mother. Without much of a plan, Carlitos embarks on a journey across the border and throughout the United States, meeting a string of characters, both good and bad, along the way.
The story is heart-wrenching and real, giving insight into an immigrant's every day life. The movie also depicts the dangers of crossing the Mexican border. Although there are many aspects to the movie that are very realistic, the story of Carlitos' success is somewhat unbelievable. However, the movie is entertaining and evokes sympathy from the viewers. It is a good movie overall and I very much enjoyed getting to know the different kinds of people Carlitos meets during his journey, each one giving more insight into an immigrant's life living in the United States.
The story is heart-wrenching and real, giving insight into an immigrant's every day life. The movie also depicts the dangers of crossing the Mexican border. Although there are many aspects to the movie that are very realistic, the story of Carlitos' success is somewhat unbelievable. However, the movie is entertaining and evokes sympathy from the viewers. It is a good movie overall and I very much enjoyed getting to know the different kinds of people Carlitos meets during his journey, each one giving more insight into an immigrant's life living in the United States.