# The Golden Dream (2013)

> Four young migrants cross Mexico by freight train toward the United States, discovering that the promise of a better life is shadowed by violence, loss, and irreversible change.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/109978

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Diego Quemada-Díez
- Cast: Karen Martínez, Rodolfo Domínguez, Brandon López, Carlos Chajon, Héctor Tahuite, Luis Alberti, Ramón Medina, Gilberto Barraza
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2042583/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, compassionate, melancholic, thoughtful film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

Three teenagers embark on a perilous journey in search of a better life, facing unimaginable challenges along the way.

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