¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
Lu, a conventional woman in her forties, discovers that her long-time partner has cheated. With her routine shattered, she steps into uncharted territory, rethinking love and independence. She meets a younger, charismatic flirt whose swagger and offhand charm challenge her assumptions about what... Read more
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About ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
Lu, a conventional woman in her forties, discovers that her long-time partner has cheated. With her routine shattered, she steps into uncharted territory, rethinking love and independence. She meets a younger, charismatic flirt whose swagger and offhand charm challenge her assumptions about what she wants from life. What begins as a bold experiment gradually becomes a test of trust, desire, and the limits of comfort. The film follows Lu as she navigates a world where age and expectations blur, friendships shift, and she learns to redefine happiness on her own terms. It stays light and funny while probing how desire can illuminate personal growth without pretending final answers exist.
Directed by Ihtzi Hurtado, released in 2023, this comedy romance features a Mexican cast led by Ludwika Paleta and Juanpa Zurita, with Hernán Mendoza, Harold Azuara, and Agustín Arana in supporting roles. It's described as a character driven film that blends witty dialogue with warm emotional beats.
Box office data for ¿Quieres ser mi hijo? is not publicly listed, so no worldwide grosses are available. The film's commercial performance remains unclear in public records at this time.
There are no major awards documented for this title, and it has not been a frequent subject of festival prizes or industry nominations. Critics have focused on performances and the film's light humor rather than any trophy chase.
Audience response appears favorable with a vote average of 8.553 out of 10 from 292 votes, suggesting viewers respond well to the film's light tone. The story leans into midlife reinvention, balancing humor with honest moments about self worth and new desire. It probes how breaking routine can open space for unexpected affection, while questioning assumptions about age, infatuation, and what happiness can look like when you stop living to fit someone’s script. The tone stays hopeful, inviting audiences to root for Lu as she reshapes her future.
Details
- Release Date
- September 21, 2023
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- PG-13
- User Ratings
- 292 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- ¿Quieres ser mi hijo? - Colección
- Studio
- MarVista Entertainment
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Ludwika Paleta
Juanpa Zurita
Hernán Mendoza
Harold Azuara
Agustín Arana
Yuriria del Valle
Karla Rico
María
Jorge Gidi
Jorge
Isabel Gonzalez
Lucía (15 años)
Macarena Oz
Director: Ihtzi Hurtado