Movies and TvShows featuring "undocumented-immigrant" theme.

After witnessing a murder, single mother Estela Carrillo must hide the fact that she is an undocumented immigrant escaping a dark past. While hiding her secret, romantic interests and her dream of becoming a singer complicate her plans.

Alex, an assassin-for-hire with early-onset Alzheimer's, refuses to kill a man and a child, becoming a target himself. He uncovers evidence of a sex trafficking operation and teams up with an FBI agent to take down a dangerous criminal organization.

In order to support her family, a single mother in upstate New York resorts to smuggling undocumented immigrants across the frozen river that separates the United States and Canada. As tensions rise and risks increase, she is forced to confront the moral and legal consequences of her actions.

Clique is a TV show set in Edinburgh, Scotland, following the lives of university students who become involved with a secretive group. The show explores themes of ambition, feminism, and the complexities of female friendship.

An undocumented Filipina immigrant, desperate to provide a better life for her daughter, gets a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man. However, her hopes and dreams are shattered when she uncovers a dark secret that jeopardizes everything she has worked for.

Biutiful follows the story of Uxbal, a man living in Barcelona who navigates a turbulent life as he battles terminal cancer, cares for his children, and deals with his complicated relationships.

Capernaüm is about Zain, a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for giving him life. Zain goes from being a streetwise child to a hardened 12-year-old, surviving on the streets. He meets Rahil, an Ethiopian migrant worker who takes care of her baby son Yonas. Zain gets jailed for a violent crime and seeks justice in a courtroom.

A police officer in a small coastal town forms a close bond with a troubled teenager who is suspected of being abused. As she investigates the girl's home life, she begins to uncover a network of exploitation and abuse in the fishing industry. The officer is faced with the difficult decision of whether to uphold the law or protect the girl.

The Border is a crime and drama movie that takes place on the US-Mexico border in the 1980s. It explores themes of corruption, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration as a border patrol agent finds himself caught up in a web of murder and kidnapping.

A Better Life tells the story of a hardworking gardener in California who is an undocumented immigrant. He faces numerous challenges as he tries to provide a better life for his son, including the theft of his truck and his constant fear of being discovered by immigration authorities. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to create a brighter future for his family.

Aisha, an immigrant nanny in New York City, is building a new life while taking care of a child for an Upper East Side family. However, she soon discovers a hidden truth that puts her American Dream at risk.

La Promesse (1996) is a coming-of-age drama set in Belgium. It follows a troubled teenage boy who becomes conflicted about his involvement in an exploitative construction site after witnessing an accidental death. The film explores themes of illegal immigration, family relationships, and the moral choices of a young protagonist.

Things Are Tough All Over is a wild road trip movie set in the American midwest. Cheech and Chong, disguised as Arab sheiks, are on a hilarious cross-country journey filled with adventure, mistaken identities, and outrageous situations. They encounter eccentric characters, get involved in money laundering, stumble upon a hidden porn theater, and experience the chaos and fun of 1980s America.

Princesses is a drama film that explores the lives of several princesses living in Madrid, Spain. The movie touches on various themes such as depression, racism, prostitution, immigration, and the impact of human-immunodeficiency-virus-positive individuals. It follows the journey of these princesses as they navigate their way through life, grappling with the challenges they face.

Kabukicho Love Hotel is a movie that takes place in a love hotel in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. The film follows the lives of various characters, including a Korean woman hiding from the police, a musician working as a cleaning lady, and a man who becomes involved with a prostitute. As their stories intertwine, secrets are revealed, relationships are formed, and chaos ensues.

A man's wife is killed by a powerful mobster in Las Vegas. Seeking revenge, the man plots to bury the mobster alive in a Cadillac he purchased.

Eternity and a Day tells the story of a Greek writer, who is terminally ill, reflecting on his life and mortality. Along his journey, he encounters an undocumented immigrant boy and embarks on a soul-searching adventure. The film explores themes of death, immigration, and the meaning of life.

A chef and an undocumented immigrant from Mexico embark on a journey to achieve their American Dream in the face of challenges and border crossings. Their love story, identity, and relationships are tested as they navigate through different time periods and memories.

El Norte follows the story of two siblings, Rosa and Enrique, who are forced to leave their home in Guatemala after their family is killed by the military. They embark on a perilous journey to the United States, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way. The film explores the themes of immigration, the American Dream, and the harsh realities faced by undocumented workers. Despite the hardships, Rosa and Enrique strive to achieve a better life and find their place in a new country.

Border Incident is a crime film noir thriller that explores the illegal immigration trade and the abuse suffered by Mexican migrant workers.