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Ian discovers his true father, an alcoholic soap opera star, and finds the meaning of fatherhood at a ruined mascot business.
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Ian discovers that André, a former soap opera star and current alcoholic is his real father. Ian decides to go work at his ruined mascot business where he finds a place populated by extravagant people and discovers the meaning of fatherhood.
"Written by eight hands along with screenwriters like Yibrán Asuad ("All the Freckles in the World"), among others, filmmaker Humberto Hinojosa Ozcariz ("Path to Mars") delivers in "Un papá pirata" a dramatic comedy with a theme rarely tackled head-on in national cinema: father abandonment, the true meaning of paternity, and, in general, family ties beyond blood relatives. Even if it can feel repetitive at times, it's a movie that moves thanks to elements such as its soundtrack and performances, particularly those of Miguel Rodarte ("Perfect Strangers"), Andrés Almeida ("Time Share") and star Luis de la Rosa ("While the Wolf Is Away"). There are also very funny cameos that those who grew up with Mexican television in the 90s will enjoy."