Under the Same Moon

Under the Same Moon tells the parallel stories of 9-year old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the United States while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles, but never lose hope that they will one day be together again. Riggen’s film is not only a heartwarming family story, but she also offers subtle commentary on the much-debated issue of illegal immigration.

Director: Patricia Riggen
Producer: Patricia Riggen, Ligiah Villalobos, Gerardo Barrera, Norman Dreyfuss and Ram Bergman
Writer: Ligiah Villalobos
Cast: America Ferrera, Adrian Alonso, Jesse Garcia, Kate del Castillo, Eugenio Derbez, Maya Zapata and Carmen Salinas