A Better Life

Director Chris Weitz delivered his best film since "About a Boy" with this devastating drama. An illegal Mexican gardener's hopes for a better life is shattered when his truck is stolen. Based on a story by Roger L. Simon, Weitz and screenwriter Eric Eason hit all the right notes to give a human face to the controversial subject of illegal immigration. Demián Bichir gives a heartbreaking performance as the single father who desperately fights for a better future for his teenage son. The solid supporting cast includes José Julián who makes his feature debut as the teenage son. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.