Characters
Who is Carlitos? What does he want to do?
Carlitos is a young boy in Mexico and wants to find his mother in the US.
How does Carlitos first try to cross the border?
He hides in a van with two students.
Who says "Te extraño, mijo?"
Rosario (Carlitos's mom)
Where does Rosario, Carlito's mom, live and work?
She lives in Los Angeles and works as a housekeeper.
What happens after Carlitos crosses the border?
He is separated and loses his money.
What does Carlitos say when he wants to be strong?
"No llores."
Why does Carlitos decide to cross the border?
His grandmother died and he wants to find his mom.
Where does Carlitos work to earn money?
He works at a restaurant washing dishes.
Who says "Ya casi, Carlitos. Ya casi?"
Enrique says this.
How does Enrique help Carlitos?
He protects him and helps him get to Los Angeles.
What does Enrique do to protect Carlitos?
He distracts the police and is arrested.
"Te llamo el domingo, como siempre."
What is Carlitos's relationship with his mom like?
They love each other very much and talk on the phone every week.
How does the movie end?
Carlitos and Rosario find each other at the payphone.
What does Enrique do after saying "Corre, Carlitos?"
He lets Carlitos escape and is arrested.