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A Child of My Own
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Maite Alberdi. With Ana Celeste, Armando Espitia, Luisa Guzmán.
8.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.
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8.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDesperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for A Child of My Own.
MoviHero lists July 30, 2026 as the release date for A Child of My Own. Maite Alberdi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ana Celeste as Eleonor Alejandra 'Ale' Marín Mendoza, Armando Espitia as Arturo Espitia, Luisa Guzmán as Mayra, Ángeles Cruz as Mamá Alejandra. A trailer and 3 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 30, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorMaite Alberdi
CastAna Celeste as Eleonor Alejandra 'Ale' Marín Mendoza, Armando Espitia as Arturo Espitia, Luisa Guzmán as Mayra, Ángeles Cruz as Mamá Alejandra
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images3 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
A Child of My Own runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.6/10 from 86 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherEleonor Alejandra 'Ale' Marín MendozaEleonor Alejandra 'Ale' Marín Mendoza appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide otherArturo EspitiaArturo Espitia appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide otherMamá AlejandraMamá Alejandra appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide otherMamá ArthuroMamá Arthuro appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide otherErickErick appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide otherMayraMayra appears in A Child of My Own (2026).Open character guide
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