The Road to San Diego
Cast
Ignacio Benítez Carlos Wagner La Bella Paola Rotela Silvina Fontelles Miguel González Colman José Armónico
Credits
Written by: 
Carlos Sorin
Plot
A young Argentine learns that soccer star Diego Maradona is ailing in a Buenos Aires hospital, and resolves to bring him a tree root he's discovered.
Sinekatalog’s take
A modest, quirky road comedy powered by one absurdly sincere errand: carrying a gift to a footballing idol. Its deadpan Patagonian landscapes and gentle humour give it a lovable, offbeat rhythm. Perfect for viewers who prefer small human stories to big gags.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (770 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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