The Golden Dream

The Golden Dream

The Golden Dream

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The Golden Dream

2013

1h 50m

6.9(152 votes)

Drama

Overview

A group of Central-American teen-agers depart from the slums of Guatemala City escaping poverty and violence, towards the promised land of California.

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Animal de Luz Films

Machete Producciones

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Karen Martínez

Sara

Karen Martínez

Acting

Rodolfo Domínguez

Chauk

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Brandon López

Juan

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Carlos Chajon

Samuel

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Héctor Tahuite

Unknown Role

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Luis Alberti

Hombre con Machete

Luis Alberti

Acting

Ramón Medína

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Gilberto Barraza

Coyote

Gilberto Barraza

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