On the Road

A young drifter named Veneno spends his time at roadside diners, where he forms connections with truck drivers. Seeking a way to travel, he meets Muñeco, a reserved and stern driver. Veneno convinces him to let him join him on a journey through the masculine environment of long-haul trucking in northern Mexico. As the two men develop an unexpected intimacy during their trip, threats from Veneno's past return and place both of them in danger.

Written and directed by David Pablos, this crime drama follows his previous works, The Song of the Dead Children, The Chosen Ones, and Dance of the Forty One. The film stars Victor Prieto Simental as Veneno and Osvaldo Sánchez as El Muñeco, supported by a cast that includes Mariano López Sosa, Héctor Cárdenas, Obdulia Morales, and Elizabeth Infante. The production was handled by companies including Terminal and La Corriente del Golfo, with Diego Luna serving as one of the producers.

Released on June 3, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 93 minutes. It has received a positive response from its initial audience, holding a rating of 7.8/10 on TMDB based on 12 votes.