A somewhat gritty film about Mexican immigrants entering the U.S. illegally in search of a better life. The story takes place in the turbulent border region between Arizona and Mexico.

Frontera tells the story of a young Mexican man named Miguel, who temporarily leaves his family to make his way to the U.S. with a friend. Once there, they become the targets of a group of young snipers.

Upon arriving in the U.S., a group of young men tries to scare Miguel and his companion away by firing shots. In the process, the wife of former Arizona Sheriff Roy falls from her horse and is killed. Miguel becomes the prime suspect in her death.

Later, Miguel is captured and imprisoned. After some time, however, the truth comes to light thanks to Roy’s own initiative; he sets out to find the person responsible for his wife’s death. He discovers that Miguel is not the culprit. Meanwhile, Miguel’s wife learns that her husband is in prison and decides to go to the U.S. to see him. She eventually makes it to Miguel, but is raped along the way.

Alongside the many hardships that befall the main characters, the film beautifully portrays their quest for justice, forgiveness, love, and kindness.

USA, 2014

Crew: Michael Berry;

Cast: Eva Longoria, Ed Harris, Michael Peña, Amy Madigan, Mia Stallard, Kristen Rakes, Seth Adkins, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, Julio Cedillo, Matthew Page;

Parents Guide:

A brief kiss between a married couple. Miguel’s wife wearing a tight-fitting tank top.

Young boys having fun shooting at Mexican immigrants. A suggestion that Miguel’s wife was raped. A young boy playing a video game in which he kills virtual characters.

The expression “damn.” Several other profanities, particularly in the Czech dub.

Roy’s wife, who starts bleeding from the mouth after falling from a horse and dies.

An American family being robbed by immigrants.

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