The Brother from Another Planet (Movie)

1984 / Director: John Sayles / Avg Rating: 6.7 out of 10

An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.

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