A chance encounter on the road leads to an unexpected connection in On the Road (En el camino), a Mexican drama-thriller from writer and director David Pablos. Blending crime, suspense, and an intimate look at life on the road, the film follows two men whose growing bond puts them on a dangerous course.
Veneno, a rebellious young drifter, spends time at roadside diners, where he encounters truck drivers while searching for somewhere to sleep. Desperate for a ride, he crosses paths with Muñeco, a tough, solitary trucker who keeps his personal life to himself.
Veneno persuades Muñeco to take him along on a journey through the rugged, hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking across northern Mexico. As the miles pass, the distance between the two men begins to shrink, and an unexpected intimacy develops between them.
On the Road
- Director: David Pablos
- Starring: Victor Prieto Simental, Osvaldo Sánchez, Mariano López Sosa, Héctor Cárdenas, Obdulia Morales, Elizabeth Infante, Victor Manuel Aguirre, Giovanni Ontiveros
- Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Runtime: 93 mins
- User Rating: ★ 8.4
But their growing connection comes with complications. When the secrets of Veneno’s past begin to surface, the journey takes a darker turn, putting both men in danger. What begins as a search for transportation becomes a tense story of desire, trust, and the consequences of confronting the past.
A Journey Into a World of Secrets
Pablos brings together drama, thriller, and crime elements in a story shaped by the isolation of the open road and the complicated relationship between its central characters. Against the backdrop of Mexico’s trucking routes, On the Road explores what happens when two people from very different circumstances find themselves drawn together, even as the dangers surrounding them grow.
The film stars Victor Prieto Simental as Veneno and Osvaldo Sánchez as Muñeco. The supporting cast includes Mariano López Sosa as El Eulas and Héctor Cárdenas as El Pelón.
Release Details
On the Road arrives in limited French theatres on October 28, 2026.
Original Title: En el camino
Director and Writer: David Pablos
Cast: Victor Prieto Simental, Osvaldo Sánchez, Mariano López Sosa, Héctor Cárdenas
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Release Date: October 28, 2026
Release: Limited theatrical release in France
With its mix of uneasy intimacy, criminal danger, and the harsh realities of life on the road, On the Road offers a tense journey into a world where personal connections can be just as unpredictable as the miles ahead.
