Synopsis: In this critically acclaimed adaptation of Tomas Rivera's semi-autobiographical 1971 novella, the 12-year-old son of migrant Mexican-American farm workers joins his family on their annual trek from Texas through the midwest during harvest season. Along the way, he and his family endure... In this critically acclaimed adaptation of Tomas Rivera's semi-autobiographical 1971 novella, the 12-year-old son of migrant Mexican-American farm workers joins his family on their annual trek from Texas through the midwest during harvest season. Along the way, he and his family endure hardships that are ultimately tempered by their strong familial bonds. [More]