Man Overboard!

The plot of Hombre al agua centers on Camilo, a lifeguard from Cuba who saves a Mexican businessman named Abel from drowning. In gratitude, Abel takes Camilo to Mexico, leading to a marriage between Camilo and Abel's daughter, Juana, and the birth of their child. However, Camilo eventually realizes that his new circumstances are the result of a calculated plan by Abel to manipulate and control him, forcing him to fight for his own autonomy.

This comedy-drama marks the third feature film directed by Gael García Bernal, following Madly and Chicuarotes. Bernal also co-wrote the screenplay with Mariano Pensotti and produced the movie alongside Stacy Perskie and Diego Luna. The cast features Bernal in the lead role as Camilo, supported by Esmeralda Pimentel, Jorge Salinas, Ricky Martin, Natalia Oreiro, and Débora Nascimento. Produced by The Pool Films and La Corriente del Golfo in Mexico, the film has a runtime of 116 minutes.