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The Joke's on Him

The Joke's on Him

2026•11m•Drama•Thriller•Comedy

In Mexico City, Adal Ramones, a stand-up comedian returns to the spotlight to turn his real-life kidnapping into his most fearless set. Through dark humor and deep scars, he transforms pain into timing and trauma into art.

Paola Ramones · Director

Paola Ramones · Writer

Daniel Escobedo · Writer

Gon Curiel · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime11m
LanguageES
Release DateMar 4, 2026
Budget$20,000

Actors

Daniel Tovar

Daniel Tovar

Adal

Gon Curiel

Gon Curiel

Gon

Tonatiuh Salazar

Felipe

Ramón Tade

Omar

Arnulfo Flores Solares

Rodolfo

Chema Ramos Roa

Camarógrafo

Mariana Servín

Asistente de Adal

Adal Ramones

Adal Ramones

Persona de Limpieza

Sofía Maza

Asistente de Arte

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