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Border Line (1999)
Director: Ken Kwapis
Cast: Sherry Stringfield, Elizabeth Peña, Carl Lumbly, Len Cariou
4.5Runtime120 min
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Allison Westlin, a Los Angeles-based immigration lawyer and single mother, investigates a murder with the help of private detective Mario Sparks and INS officer Dan McIvers. As the investigation continues and Westlin uncovers a human-smuggling ring, Westlin's nanny Maria jeopardizes her life to protect Westlin and her daughter.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Border Line received a mixed critical reception, with a 4.5/10 rating on IMDb indicating a generally unfavorable response from audiences. No major awards or nominations have been reported for this 1999 drama directed by Ken Kwapis.
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Fans of well-crafted drama and thoughtful examinations of social issues will appreciate the 1999 film Border Line, directed by Ken Kwapis. With standout performances from Sherry Stringfield, Elizabeth Peña, and Carl Lumbly, the film delves into the complex world of immigration law and human smuggling, offering a nuanced, compelling exploration of the challenges facing a single mother and lawyer at the center of an investigation.
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Border Line is a 2002 Japanese drama film, and the feature film debut of Korean-Japanese film director Sang-il Lee. It observes the lives of three unrelated characters, a son, a father and a mother, each of whom has a troubled family background.
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