

The Joke's on Him
2026-03-04 · 11 min · Not rated
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.
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- Directors
- Paola Ramones
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000
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Daniel TovarAdal
Gon CurielGon
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