Welcome Maria
Dec 09, 1986 · 1h 30m
Director
Juan López MoctezumaOverview
Illegal immigrant Maria arrives in Los Angeles from Mexico with her young son, Miguelito. She is searching for the boy's father, who came years before to find work and never returned. Confused and disoriented, she is fortunate to meet Meche, a young, beautiful, fun-loving, and street-smart Latina. Meche helps her find a place to stay, introduces her to life in L.A., including some of its eccentricities, and assists in her search. Good-hearted Maria finds her husband, but he has made a new life with a blond "gringa" wife and new child. She quietly slips away without confronting him. She and Miguelito begin a new life without him.
Cast of Welcome Maria
Crew of Welcome Maria
About Welcome Maria
What is Welcome Maria about?
Illegal immigrant Maria arrives in Los Angeles from Mexico with her young son, Miguelito. She is searching for the boy's father, who came years before to find work and never returned. Confused and disoriented, she is fortunate to meet Meche, a young, beautiful, fun-loving, and street-smart Latina. Meche helps her find a place to stay, introduces her to life in L.A., including some of its…
When was Welcome Maria released?
Welcome Maria was released on December 9, 1986.
How long is Welcome Maria?
Welcome Maria runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Welcome Maria?
Welcome Maria was directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
Who is in the cast of Welcome Maria?
The cast of Welcome Maria includes María Victoria (María), Bob Copeland (Ezekiah), Allison Ernand (Meche) and Andrea Muller (Millie).