Pilar Padilla

In chronicling the experiences of Maya, a young Mexican woman who crosses the border illegally and must fend for herself in contemporary Los Angeles, director Ken Loach takes an individual's personal and professional struggle and builds it into a moving portrait of one of our nation's most troubled -- and least visible -- communities. (Lions Gate Films)

Iván, a 14 year old boy in Mexico City is stealing car parts for his uncle so that the two of them can go to the United States. Iván and his friend Efraín eventually become involved in more serious criminal bussiness.

In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government. (imdb)

Norma Blancaflor and her mother pose as wealthy to enter a movie star contest, occupying an affluent family's home while they're away. Unexpectedly, the son returns and plays along with their charade in this mistaken identity comedy.