A Child of My Own

A Child of My Own

7.0IMDb Score
Released:2026-02-14
Duration:96 min
Country:Mexico
Director:Maite Alberdi
Actors:Ana Celeste, Armando Espitia, Ángeles Cruz, Mayra Sérbulo, Luisa Guzmán
Production:Micromundo Producciones

Overview:

The profound desire to become a mother and pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy. What begins as a simple lie turns into a complex charade and unleashes a media scandal that makes it impossible for her to continue the pretence.

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