Award-Winning Mexican Thriller 'On the Road' Secures Global Distribution

The critically acclaimed Mexican drama-thriller "On the Road" is expanding its global reach with recent distribution acquisitions. Madman Entertainment will bring the film to Australian and New Zealand audiences, while Peccadillo Pictures has secured rights for the U.K. and Ireland, and Edko Films for Hong Kong and Macau. The film previously premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it garnered significant accolades, including the Horizons Award for best film and the prestigious Queer Lion award.

Directed by David Pablos, "On the Road" intertwines a sensitive love story with the suspenseful elements of a thriller. The narrative follows Veneno, a drifter who encounters Muñeco, a solitary long-haul truck driver. Their journey through the hyper-masculine trucking routes of northern Mexico uncovers mutual vulnerabilities and a deepening intimacy, all while Veneno's past threatens their newfound connection.

Produced by Inna Payán and Diego Luna, the film's compelling story, shot with vivid realism, draws viewers into the everyday world of Mexico's truckers. With a cinematic scope that reinforces its strong big-screen impact, "On the Road" promises to resonate with international audiences as it drives into new markets.