Questions about the movie

What scene is depicted at the beginning of the movie? Describe the scene and the different characters' emotions.

Where does Rosario live? Why?

Where does Rosario's son Carlitos live? Who takes care of him?

When are Rosario and Carlitos able to talk with each other?

Why are Rosario and Carlitos apart? How long have they been apart? How do they both feel about being apart?

Why do the neighbors want Carlitos to know that they are related to his father? How would this benefit them?

Why does Rosario have to take so many buses to work?

How does Rosario earn a living?

Describe how you think Rosario feels about her job. What are the pros and cons?

How is Carlitos able to have such nice shoes when his friends do not?