A Child of My Own

A Child of My Own (2026)



Un hijo propio

8.6 2026 96 min —

Director: Maite Alberdi

Cast: Ana Celeste, Armando Espitia, Ángeles Cruz, Mayra Sérbulo, Luisa Guzmán

A woman, crushed under the weight of family pressure and societal judgment, fakes a pregnancy in a frantic bid for a baby—only to find herself trapped in a chilling web of crime.

More About This Film

A Child of My Own is a 2026 Spanish-language drama about Alejandra, a woman desperate to become a mother who decides to fake a pregnancy. What begins as a seemingly controllable lie gradually develops into a much larger deception, placing her relationships and sense of self under increasing pressure.

The film examines parenthood, desire, identity, and the psychological consequences of constructing a life that does not exist. Its premise combines intimate domestic drama with escalating tension as Alejandra's attempt to protect her secret forces her deeper into circumstances she can no longer easily control.

  • The original title is Un hijo propio.
  • The film runs for approximately 96 minutes.
  • It is directed around a character-driven psychological and dramatic premise.
  • The movie was released as a 2026 feature and carries an R rating in the United States.

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