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The Dad Quest
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The Dad Quest

2025-04-08 · 83 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Drama

When a father-son duo learns that they may not be biologically related, the two embark on a wild adventure through Mexico to find the truth.

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Directors
Salvador Espinosa
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Top Cast

Michel BrownMichel BrownGallo
Martino LeonardiBenito
Mayra HermosilloMayra HermosilloDiana
Fernanda CastilloFernanda CastilloAlicia
Julieta EgurrolaJulieta EgurrolaElena
Angélica ValeAngélica ValeAna Patricia del Moral
Erik RubínErik RubínSelf
Arath de la TorreArath de la TorreFederico
Ricardo FastlichtRicardo FastlichtEliseo
Eduardo SantamarinaEduardo SantamarinaRicky Vega
Ricardo O'FarrillRicardo O'FarrillJavo
Morena GonzálezGaby Escobedo
Daniel ÁbregoPaquito
Ezequiel CárdenasHéctor
Angélica RogelAngélica RogelAndrea Camera Director
Alexis de AndaAlexis de Anda
Ana del ReyAna del ReyRebeca
Pili LaraVeterinarian
Ricardo MendozaDon Eligio
Argeniz MartinezChema

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