Casa Grande
★ 6 · 2023 · 45m · Drama · Western
Several families in the farmland of Northern California navigate universal themes of class, immigration, culture and family.
Episodes
1. Dejame Vivir (Let Me Live)43m · Hassie learns the truth about her father's deal with the local ICE field office.
2. El Rey (The King)43m · A torn community mourns the loss of Luke Clarkman.
3. Tu Y La Mentira (You and the Lie)42m · The Cortez family makes the decision to take back what they lost.
4. Por Tu Maldito Amor (Because of Your Damn Love)48m · Sawyer's past affairs seem to justify the family's current dynamics.
5. Somos Mas Americanos (We Are More American)45m · One family is left decimated by a rash decision.More Like This
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