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Under the Same Moon (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Under the Same Moon is a 2007 drama directed by Patricia Riggen, starring Kate del Castillo as Rosario, Norma Pablo and Isaac Bravo. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $23.3 million worldwide.

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Under the Same Moon (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Patricia Riggen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
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The story

What Is Under the Same Moon About?

The premise of Under the Same Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The love between a mother and son knows no boundaries. The film follows parallel lives: nine‑year‑old Carlitos remains in Mexico under the care of his grandmother, while his mother Rosario crosses into the United States, working illegally to secure a better future. Their longing and determination drive the story.

Under the Same Moon Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Under the Same Moon Cast & Characters

Kate del Castillo leads the cast as Rosario, with Norma Pablo as Mamá Chito and Isaac Bravo as Chito. Directed by Patricia Riggen; 40 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Under the Same Moon Plot Summary

What happens in Under the Same Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rosario, a single mother, makes a perilous journey across the border into Los Angeles, leaving behind her young son, Carlitos, in his Mexican hometown with his ailing grandmother, [Mamá Chito]. Through their weekly phone calls, Rosario paints a vivid picture of the world beyond the payphone, sharing snippets of the neighborhood and the rhythm of life in a way that keeps her son connected to home.

Full summary

The whole story of Under the Same Moon, scene by scene

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Box office

Under the Same Moon Box Office

Under the Same Moon grossed $23.3 million worldwide. $12.6 million came from the US and Canada and $10.7 million (46%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$23.3M

US & Canada
$12.6M
International
$10.7M
US & Canada 54% Rest of the world 46%
Videos

Under the Same Moon Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Under the Same Moon.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Under the Same Moon?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Under the Same Moon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Under the Same Moon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Under the Same Moon?

Under the Same Moon runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Under the Same Moon released?

Under the Same Moon was released on July 27, 2007.

Who directed Under the Same Moon?

Under the Same Moon was directed by Patricia Riggen.

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Who is in the cast of Under the Same Moon?

Under the Same Moon stars Kate del Castillo as Rosario, Norma Pablo as Mamá Chito and Isaac Bravo as Chito, among 40 credited actors.

How much did Under the Same Moon make at the box office?

Under the Same Moon grossed $23.3 million worldwide ($12.6 million domestic, $10.7 million international).

Does Under the Same Moon have a post-credit scene?

No. Under the Same Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Under the Same Moon in?

The original language of Under the Same Moon is Spanish.

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