Under the Same Moon (2007)

Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Under the Same Moon

• Avellaneda's Moon (2004) — Same feel: emotional, sympathetic
• Julia (2008) — Kate del Castillo appears in both
• Sugar (2008) — Same feel: emotional, sympathetic
• Selena (1997) — Same feel: emotional, sad
• The 33 (2015) — Patricia Riggen directed both
• All About My Mother (1999) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic