Half-Guatemalan and half-Mexican, Gustavo left Guatemala for México in order to escape violent military rule. Shunned in México due to his Guatemalan heritage, he eventually moved to the United States in 2000 after the death of his wife. He works as a janitor at two local movie theaters—the jobs are grueling, but he is “grateful” for what they allow him to offer his children, since he’s sending money home and saving for his children’s educations.