# A Million Miles Away (2023)

> A determined Mexican-American farm worker rises through education, family sacrifice, and relentless persistence to reach the NASA space program.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/249107

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Alejandra Márquez Abella
- Cast: Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Veronica Falcón, Juanpi Monterrubio, Garret Dillahunt, Sarayu Blue, Bobby Soto
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21940010/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, hopeful, warm, inspirational viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A tale of resilience and dreams, where the impossible becomes possible through hard work and community support.

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