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2011 · 97 min Drama Thriller
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

América, a 30-year-old mother who lives in a remote Caribbean village, suffers the hardest hit when her lover takes her daughter from her. Fury and fear push her to run away. In her new life as a nanny in New York City, with support from relatives and other latinas, América finds comfort and hope. When she dares to dream of a life without violence, reality hunts her down. Will she survive to tell her story?

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📋 Film Details

Original Title América
Year 2011
Country Puerto Rico
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Sonia Fritz
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs a gripping thriller that relies on the fragility of hope and the relentless pressure of circumstance. It explores a woman's resilience, trapped between past trauma and the harsh realities of an undocumented life.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of precariousness, a reminder of how quickly safety can vanish. The emotional precision leaves a lasting, uneasy impression. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sonia Fritz

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