Genre: Drama, Epic, Society, Period Piece
Tagline: Three generations of dreams.
Plot: A sprawling saga spanning two generations in the lives of the Sanchez family, from the depression to the present day. The story begins as Jimmy Sanchez, lured by the "American Dream", decides to emigrate from revolutionary Mexico to East L.A. He soon meets and marries the beautiful Maria, and together they have five children. Years later, the Sanchez kids have grown up, and chosen to lead very disparate lives, ranging from criminal to nun. But despite the obstacles they and their offspring continue to face, Jimmy and Maria succeed in maintaining the family's unity, using their Latino heritage and roots as the foundation.
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| Written by |
| Anna Thomas
The North, A Time of Destiny, The Haunting of M |
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| Cast |
Jimmy Smits
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, The Million Dollar Hotel |
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 | Jacob Vargas
Traffic, Get Shorty, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion |
 | | | Jenny Gago
Nurse Betty, Coach Carter, Bound by Honor | |
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| Music By |
Mark McKenzie
The Last Castle, Warlock: The Armageddon, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde | |
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