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On the Road

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A rebellious drifter hitches a ride with a lone trucker. As their intimacy deepens on the road, ghosts of the past catch up with them at each truck stop--and danger closes in. 'Veneno', a rebellious young drifter, frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. Urgently needing a ride, he meets 'Muñeco', a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. He convinces Muñeco to take him deep into the hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking across the north of Mexico. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Veneno's past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.

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Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 1d
7/10
In this journey, the voyage itself matters less than what the journey reveals. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Dec 29
3.5/5
...a hypnotic, immersive, and unsettling film that turns out to be far bolder and, simultaneously, more sensitive than it initially seemed. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David Pablos

Director

Victor Prieto Simental

Actor

Osvaldo Sánchez

Actor

David Pablos

Screenwriter

Inna Payán

Producer

Luis Salinas

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Synopsis A rebellious drifter hitches a ride with a lone trucker. As their intimacy deepens on the road, ghosts of the past catch up with them at each truck stop--and danger closes in. 'Veneno', a rebellious young drifter, frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. Urgently needing a ride, he meets 'Muñeco', a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. He convinces Muñeco to take him deep into the hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking across the north of Mexico. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Veneno's past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.
Director
David Pablos
Producer
Inna Payán, Luis Salinas, Diego Luna, Enrique Nava
Screenwriter
David Pablos
Production Co
Animal de Luz Films, Producciones Año Bisiesto
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 33m