Reviews

  • A wrenching neo-realistic series of dramatic vignettes about impoverished Latin American immigrants...reminiscent of the Neo-Realistic work of Roberto Rossellini.

    New York Times

  • Disarmingly affecting, Riker's Spanish-language film showcases real-life workers, from bricklayers to seamstresses, delivering powerful performances in their respective roles.

    indieWIRE

Awards

  • Best Film by a Non-Latin American Director
    Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, Havana Film Festival
    [1998]
  • OCIC Award
    San Sebastian International Film Festival
    [1998]
  • Independent Voice Award
    Santa Barbara International Film Festival
    [1999]
  • Best Narrative Feature
    South by Southwest Film Festival - SXSW
    [1999]
  • Land Grant Award
    Taos Talking Pictures Festival
    [1999]
  • Open Palm Award
    IFP Gotham Awards
    [1999]
  • Nestor Almendros Award for Best Film
    Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
    [1999]
  • Premio Mesquite, Best Narrative Film
    CineFestival - San Antonio
    [1999]