Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while Rosario's mother cares for Carlitos in Mexico. Mother and son face daunting challenges and obstacles to reunite, but are sustained by their constant hope of finally being together again.

Spanish collection. Special features: "The making of La misma luna" featurette (27 min.); "La misma luna: mural documentary" featurette (12 min.).