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Alfonso Pineda Ulloa’s ‘Familia a la Deriva’ Opens Across Mexico

Pineda Ulloa presents a personal story of reconnection that blends physical humor with an intimate look at responsible fatherhood.

Overview

  • The family comedy released in Mexican cinemas on January 22, 2026, following the director’s recent international recognition for Las Azules.
  • The story follows Gonzalo, an absent father of four, who tries to bond with his children on a trip that spirals into a survival adventure without revealing key twists.
  • Mauricio Ochmann leads the cast as Gonzalo, with Memo Villegas as Claudio, Irán Castillo and Ana González Bello as the ex-wives, and Farah Justiniani as a daughter.
  • Pineda Ulloa describes the tone as “risa con cicatriz,” drawing on Chaplin and Monty Python to balance broad comedy with emotional depth.
  • Shot on location in Campeche, Ciudad del Carmen, and Isla Aguada, the production embraced heat, humidity, and mosquitoes for added authenticity, while Ochmann marked the premiere by attending with his daughters.