Under the Same Moon
How many years has his mother been in LA?
4 years
Where does Carlitos find his mother?
At the phone booth
When the homeowner doesn't pay Rosario for her work, why doesn't she call the police?
Because Rosario is an illegal immigrant
What do the mom and son do on Sundays?
Call each other at 10 am sharp
What places does his mom describe where she makes the phone call?
Domino's, laundromat, bus stop, and party store
Why do his Uncle and Aunt want to take care of him?
For the money his mother sends each month
What does Carlitos decide to do when his grandma dies?
Go find his mom in LA
In what way does the father disappoint Carlitos ?
He doesn't show up
How does Carlitos get across the border?
He hides under the seat of Martha and David's van
How does Enrique help Carlitos escape from the police?
He sacrifices himself, throws coffee on the cops
Why does Enrique suggest that he try and contact his dad?
He thinks his dad can help him get to LA
What job does Carlitos get?
He works at a restaurant
Obstacles of illegal immigrants include?
Hiding from police, jobs, and public transportation
Who is the couple that wants to take care of Carlitos when his grandma can't anymore?
His Uncle and Aunt
What did Carlitos lose when he got out the van?
His money
What does Carlitos give to Enrique to thank him for his help?
His spinning top toy
La Migra
Immigration, Border Patrol
Where does Carlitos hide when the immigration officers come to the tomato farm?
In the crates
Why does their car get impounded at the border?
It has expired tags and a lot of parking tickets were unpaid
What is wrong with the address Carlitos has for his mom?
It is a PO box
What law did Gov.Arnold Schwarzeneggar veto that would have benefited illegal immigrants?
Letting them have a license
What were the two birthday presents his mom sent to him?
New sneakers and money for a piñata
What does Rosario decide to do on her wedding day?
Not get married and go home
How does Carlitos get away from the drug addict?
Reina helps him
What side business does Doña Carmen run?
She helps people cross border to US with new ID
Why do the sister and brother want to help Carlitos cross the border into the US?
They need money for school
Why does Rosario decide to leave the US?
To be with her son
When Carlitos can't pay him, what does the addict do?
Tries to sell him to trafficker for $100