The film is noted for its gritty, authentic portrayal of the migrant experience and Central American gang culture.
Plays "Smiley," a young boy undergoing a brutal gang initiation. Sin Nombre YIFY
The production utilized a mix of established actors and non-professionals to maintain realism. Cary Joji Fukunaga . The film is noted for its gritty, authentic
Follows migrants riding the "La Bestia" trains through Mexico. Cary Joji Fukunaga
Adriano Goldman , who won awards for the film's vibrant visual style. Critical Reception and Awards
Sin Nombre (2009) is a harrowing adventure-thriller written and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga in his feature film debut. The Spanish-language film tells two parallel stories that collide atop a freight train bound for the U.S. border: a Honduran girl, Sayra, traveling with her family, and a Mexican gang member, Casper, who is on the run from his former brothers. Storyline and Themes
Also earned a FIPRESCI Prize and Best Actor (for Édgar Flores) at the Stockholm Film Festival.