Under the Same Moon

The film tells the story of Rosario, a single mother who crossed the US/Mexican border, leaving behind her son, Carlitos. Rosario describes the area around the payphone to Carlitos in detail. Meanwhile, Carlitos lives in his hometown with his ill grandmother. On the day of his ninth birthday party, his aunt and uncle try to take custody of him to take the money Rosario sends to him every month.

When his grandmother dies, Carlitos finds the coyotes and crosses the border. After crossing the border, the coyotes are stopped for other offenses ($100 in unpaid parking tickets) while their car is towed away with Carlitos still inside. At night, Carlitos escapes the vehicle and runs off, but unwittingly drops his money.