The Beast

The Beast

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2010

Runtime

1h 17m

Genres

Documentary, Drama

User Score

50%

Original Title

La bestia

Director

Pedro Ultreras

Description

Each year, hundreds of Central American migrants try to cross the northern border of Mexico on the freight train known as the Beast. That trip is usually the most dangerous journey of their lives. On the road many lost their dreams, their body parts and even their lives. Crossing Mexico is their biggest challenge, here are victims of discrimination, violence and even murder. This film portrays the suffering of those people who travel in search of a better life.