The Kid

Set in the Strait of Gibraltar, the story follows two young men, Niño and Compi, who begin smuggling drugs between Africa and Spain to make a fortune. While they initially work as couriers, they eventually attempt to establish their own operation. Their criminal ambitions put them in the crosshairs of Jesús and Eva, two determined police officers working to dismantle the trafficking networks in the region. As the youths become more daring, they face threats from both the law and the drug mafia.

The film was directed by Daniel Monzón, marking the second project in a career that includes Cell 211, Yucatán, Outlaws, and Pray for Us. Monzón also co-wrote the screenplay with Jorge Guerricaechevaría. The movie features a cast including Jesús Castro, Bárbara Lennie, Luis Tosar, and Ian McShane, with a total of 20 credited performers.

Produced by companies such as Canal+ España and StudioCanal, the production had a budget of 7 million USD. Since its release in 2014, the film has maintained a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.4/10 on TMDB based on 268 votes.