A Child of My Own

A Child of My Own is a documentary centered on Alejandra, a woman who fakes a pregnancy due to intense societal and family pressure to become a mother. What begins as a simple lie evolves into a complex deception that she maintains before her husband and relatives. This fabrication eventually spirals out of control, resulting in a public media scandal and involvement in a crime.

The film was directed by Maite Alberdi, following her previous works The Eternal Memory and In Her Place. It was produced by Micromundo Producciones and Gato Grande Productions in Mexico and Chile. The cast features Ana Celeste as Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza, alongside Armando Espitia, Luisa Guzmán, Ángeles Cruz, Mayra Batalla, and Alejandro Porter. The screenplay was written by Julian Loyola and Esteban Student, with Sandra Godínez, Maximiliano Sanguine, and Carla González Vargas serving as producers.

Since its release on July 30, 2026, the 96-minute film has been well received by viewers. It currently holds a high rating of 8.6/10 on TMDB based on 77 votes.