Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)
2026·Drama·1h 41m
7.1
★
Rico’s summer is a mix of chasing girls and hustling homemade cocktails out of a cooler on Orchard Beach, the Bronx. But when Destiny, his teenage girlfriend, crashes at his place with his family, it’s only a matter of time before his carefree days come spiraling down.
Directed by Joel Alfonso Vargas
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Cast
Juan Collado
Rico
Destiny Checo
Destiny
Yohanna Florentino
Mami/Andrea
Crew
Robina Riccitiello
Executive Producer
Josh Peters
Executive Producer
Christine Vachon
Executive Producer
Evan Dyal
Executive Producer
Andrey Dergachev
Foley Editor
Popular Reviews
9 reviews
noe
9.0★ · 05/17/26
raw as fuck. not only was the cinematography great (shoutout to the awesome color grading and camera angles!), but the performances were as well…like this is as new york city you could get. i always appreciate films that represent how the city really is, it makes me super proud to have been born here.
other than me geeking out about the city, this storyline was a basic one but super realistic. i cannot imagine how many have already been through this or something similar and i love how it’s been represented here. just young adults trying to navigate real adult responsibilities that have huge consequences in the long run but still making mistakes on the way. i loved seeing the dynamics in rico’s family as well. everyone would be at odds in one scene and then in the next, be just fine which is almost such a universal experience within a family. beautiful movie as a whole, i would definitely recommend watching.
other than me geeking out about the city, this storyline was a basic one but super realistic. i cannot imagine how many have already been through this or something similar and i love how it’s been represented here. just young adults trying to navigate real adult responsibilities that have huge consequences in the long run but still making mistakes on the way. i loved seeing the dynamics in rico’s family as well. everyone would be at odds in one scene and then in the next, be just fine which is almost such a universal experience within a family. beautiful movie as a whole, i would definitely recommend watching.
raw as fuck. not only was the cinematography great (shoutout to the awesome color grading and camera angles!), but the performances were as well…like this is as new york city you could get. i always appreciate films that represent how the city really is, it makes me super proud to have been born here.
other than me geeking out about the city, this storyline was a basic one but super realistic. i cannot imagine how many have already been through this or something similar and i love how it’s been represented here. just young adults trying to navigate real adult responsibilities that have huge consequences in the long run but still making mistakes on the way. i loved seeing the dynamics in rico’s family as well. everyone would be at odds in one scene and then in the next, be just fine which is almost such a universal experience within a family. beautiful movie as a whole, i would definitely recommend watching.
other than me geeking out about the city, this storyline was a basic one but super realistic. i cannot imagine how many have already been through this or something similar and i love how it’s been represented here. just young adults trying to navigate real adult responsibilities that have huge consequences in the long run but still making mistakes on the way. i loved seeing the dynamics in rico’s family as well. everyone would be at odds in one scene and then in the next, be just fine which is almost such a universal experience within a family. beautiful movie as a whole, i would definitely recommend watching.
t
8.0★ · 04/24/26
run girl run
they knew exactly what to do with that budget
bffestival day five
they knew exactly what to do with that budget
bffestival day five
run girl run
they knew exactly what to do with that budget
bffestival day five
they knew exactly what to do with that budget
bffestival day five
Cleton
8.0★ · 10/30/25
esta bienn pero te deja un poco con la miel en la boca, por mi deberia durar media hora mas aprox pero la fotografia es preciosa y esta tokischa en la bso asiq god
esta bienn pero te deja un poco con la miel en la boca, por mi deberia durar media hora mas aprox pero la fotografia es preciosa y esta tokischa en la bso asiq god
Alex Teichman
7.0★ · 02/02/25
Idk how else to put it but I feel like this film embodies the soul of Sundance.
Idk how else to put it but I feel like this film embodies the soul of Sundance.
Dylan
8.0★ · 02/01/25
This low-budget debut is full of passion and beautiful visuals. The acting performances feel so natural and genuine. The cinematography is also fantastic and the film's use of one-takes is incredible. Exciting debut!
This low-budget debut is full of passion and beautiful visuals. The acting performances feel so natural and genuine. The cinematography is also fantastic and the film's use of one-takes is incredible. Exciting debut!