The Girl

A Touching Tale of Redemption
This is a sensitive tale of a woman down on her luck. She ends up trying to be a coyote and ferry people across the border. A young mother dies. Rather than abandon the woman's child, she travels deep into Mexico to return the daughter to her maternal grandmother. The woman seeks forgiveness and receives it. This is a very touching tale of maturation, love and discovery. Abbie Cornish was fantastic. This is a movie I highly recommend, especially for young women and girls, or anyone who also has a daughter. Enjoy.

CAN I HELP YOU?
Ashley (Abbie Cornish/Sucker Punch) is attempting to get her son (Austin West) back from foster care. She has a low paying job supporting herself while living in a trailer. On a trip to Mexico with her dad (Will Patton) she discovers he is making good money transporting people across the border. Ashley has a plan to make a big score doing the same thing, but things don't pan out. She ends up reluctantly caring for a young girl (Maritza Santiago Hernandez) whose mother was apparently killed in the crossing Ashley orchestrated.

The film is well acted. It is heart warming and gritty at times. It is a tale that is more about character than plot. I did not find this "Lifetime" type of film overly entertaining or enjoyable in spite of being well done. I did enjoy the innuendo on her work smock, "Can I Help You?" Perhaps fans of "Lifetime" films can find enjoyment in this feature.

Parental Guide: F-bomb. No sex or nudity.

Great Movie , lovely scenery of the interior of Mexico .
This a great movie on the trials of a young woman who has lost her way but in her journey thru decisions she makes she is redeemed and gains a new knowledge of life

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