After his first love breaks his heart, a young American singer reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego, California and embarks on an epic road trip through Baja with his uncle in order to reconnect with his Mexican roots and find himself.
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Cast
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| Paulina Gaitan | ... |
Colette
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| Héctor Jiménez | ... |
Officer Benitez
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| David Castro | ... |
Daniel
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| Paul Rodriguez | ... |
Flaco
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| Lia Marie Johnson | ... |
Daisy
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| Angélica María | ... |
Agata
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| William Miller | ... |
Rodrigo
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| Ilza Ponko | ... |
Mirna
(as Ilza Rosario)
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| Carmen Salinas | ... |
Doña Ceci (Grandma)
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| Mauricio Mendoza | ... |
Alfonso Velasquez
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| Sandra Luesse | ... |
Cherrie
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| Luis Felipe Tovar | ... |
Comandante
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| David Fernandez Jr. | ... |
Carnitas
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Waylon Krieger | ... |
Engineer Ed
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| Vince Rimoldi | ... |
Jag
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| Reinaldo Zavarce | ... |
Jose Ibarra
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| Heidi García | ... |
Can Can Girl
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Jordi Bertran | ... |
Young Daniel
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Macedonio Arteaga Jr. | ... |
Barbacoa
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Giovana | ... |
Gabriela
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Sophia Mickelson | ... |
Young Daisy
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Julian Ortiz | ... |
Chucho
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Tasha Sulkowska | ... |
Daisy's Mom
(as Tasha Dabek)
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Carlo Sebastian | ... |
Kid A
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Diana Sepulveda | ... |
Conchita
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Bj Jezbera | ... |
Randy O
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Marina Inserra | ... |
Most Beautiful Woman in the World
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Adrian O'Gara | ... |
Paul Saldano
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Directed by
| Agustin Castaneda | ||
Written by
| Agustin Castaneda | ... | () |
| Joey Molina | ... | () |
Produced by
| Javier Bertran | ... | associate producer |
| Jeronimo Bertran | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Ricardo Del Río | ... | executive producer |
| Kieran Dotti | ... | producer |
| Joey Molina | ... | producer |
| J.E. Moore | ... | co-producer |
| Henry Penzi | ... | executive producer |
| Vince Rimoldi | ... | associate producer |
| Anna Roberts | ... | producer |
| Jared Safier | ... | executive producer |
| Brian Volk-Weiss | ... | executive producer |
| Walter Von Borstel | ... | line producer / producer |
Music by
| Ali Helnwein | ||
| D.A. McCormick | ... | (as Daniel McCormick) |
Cinematography by
| Mario Ortiz | ||
Editing by
| Ricardo Del Río | ||
Editorial Department
| Sebastian Perez-Burchard | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Vince Rimoldi | ||
| Mary Jo Slater | ||
Production Design by
| Marco Niro | ||
Art Direction by
| Linda Naitze Ruiz | ... | (as Linda Ruiz) |
Set Decoration by
| Élmer Figueroa Félix | ||
Costume Design by
| Galaxia Bautista | ||
Makeup Department
| Marcela Alfaro | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Elvia Felix-Hecker | ... | makeup artist |
| Elvia Felix Herrera | ... | key makeup artist |
| Adriana Jimenez Mejia | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Laura Arvizu | ... | production manager |
| Iram Collantes | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jacqueline Grajales | ... | second second assistant director |
| J. Abel Jimenez | ... | first assistant director (as Jose Jimenez) |
| Sarahi Marin | ... | second assistant director |
| Marco Nuñez | ... | second second assistant director (as Marco Nuñez Rodriguez) |
| Giancarlo Ruiz | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Angel Daniel Adeli Chaidez | ... | construction coordinator |
| Alfredo 'Greñas' Antonio | ... | sculpture |
| Jose Refugio Chaidez Marquez | ... | construction coordinator |
| Bernardo Covarrubias | ... | on-set dresser |
| Ana Patricia Esparza | ... | set dresser |
| Guillermo Abraham Gutierrez Barba | ... | carpenter |
| Ernesto Martinez | ... | art coordinator (as Ernesto Martinez IV) |
| Christian Moreno | ... | props assistant |
| Perla Ochoa | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Tony Perez | ... | property master |
| Yadyris Soto | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Christopher Bonis | ... | sound effects editor |
| Micaela Cain | ... | foley mixer |
| Kendall Credi | ... | sound editor |
| Robert Dehn | ... | sound studio manager |
| Jason Gaya | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Benjamin Gieschen | ... | foley editor |
| Kristen Hirlinger | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jorge Juarez Horta | ... | sound mixer |
| Derek McGinley | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Vicki Vandegrift | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| May Satsuki Asai | ... | visual effects artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Daniela Cabrera | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Manuel Galaviz Delgado | ... | electrician |
| Alejandro Guzman | ... | first assistant camera |
| Oscar Inzunza | ... | gaffer |
| Edgar Luzanilla | ... | camera operator |
| Heriberto Luzanilla | ... | second unit cinematographer |
| Quetzalli Malagón | ... | second assistant camera |
| Guillermo Marín | ... | 2nd unit camera assistant (as Guillermo Marin) |
| Gregory Smith | ... | still photographer |
| Tim Stronk | ... | lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Leticia Cordoba | ... | casting: mexico |
| Barbarella Pardo | ... | casting: tijuana |
| Claudia Repper | ... | talent coordinator |
| Vince Rimoldi | ... | casting: u.s. |
| Elias Visaiz | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alfredo Michel | ... | costume assistant |
| Jose Alfredo Michel | ... | costumer |
| Astrid Nerio | ... | wardrobe coordinator |
Location Management
| Felipe Garcia Naranjo | ... | location manager |
| Gabriel Pérez | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Luis Arteaga | ... | musical director |
| Joe Di Fiore | ... | flute and clarinet |
| Joey Molina | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jacqueline Grajales | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Rodrigo Alvarez Flores | ... | 2nd unit coordinator |
| Sarahí Castro | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Michael Harris | ... | assistant to co-producer |
| Carolina Machado | ... | Assistant to Mr. Castañeda |
| Fernanda Medina | ... | production coordinator |
| Marco Nuñez | ... | 2nd unit dit (as Marco Nuñez Rodriguez) |
| Abimael Sanchez | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Ricardo Del Río | ... | very special thanks |
| Terry Kennedy | ... | very special thanks |
| Louise Linton | ... | very special thanks |
| Sky Molina | ... | special thanks |
| Mary Jo Slater | ... | special thanks |
| Jill Townsend | ... | additional thanks |
Production Companies
- Alpha Centauri Pictures
- Safier Entertainment (presents)
Distributors
- Comedy Dynamics (2019) (United States) (theatrical)
- Safier Entertainment (2019) (United States) (theatrical)
- Starz (2019) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Vince Rimoldi, Crash Box Entertainment (US casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ruta Madre is an electrifying and hilarious rite of passage tale where American culture and Rock and Roll meet the music, traditions and beauty of Mexico. Based on a true story, Ruta Madre chronicles the magical odyssey of Daniel, a talented young Mexican-American singer and his cynical uncle Rodrigo. When his first love Daisy breaks his heart, Daniel, in emotional agony, reluctantly leaves his home in San Diego California and embarks on an epic road trip with his uncle, who is also on the run from a past that haunts him. This comical, dramatic and spiritual journey begins at the US/Mexico border, and winds its way through Tijuana, Ensenada, down the majestic Baja peninsula, through the sleepy French mining town of Santa Rosalia, and finally arriving at a family ranch in Ciudad Constitution. A friendly witch, unlikely angels, enticing demons, righteous Federales, a prostitute full of hope, a peculiar drug dealer and even the most beautiful woman in the world, are just some of the colorful and bizarre characters Daniel and Rodrigo meet along the way. Ruta Madre is a cinematic love letter to Mexico and a celebration of all humanity's roots, no matter what side of the border you live on. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | The Mother Of All Road Trips See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Won Best Picture 2016 International New York Film Festival. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ruta Madre (Ensenada) See more » |