When Oliverio's mother is dying, she wants to quickly write a will so that the youngest son gets his share and the two older brothers don't collect everything.

These interruptions affect all aspects of life; a birth as well as a funeral and a breakdown when the bus hits a river and breaks down.

In the end, Oliverio returns to his mother, who has died in the meantime, without the notary, but can still secure his share of the inheritance by means of a fingerprint under the will she wants.

Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine called Mexican Bus Ride "a beautiful, spiritual film, albeit a messy one.

"[2] Mexican Bus Ride was nominated for two Ariel Awards in Best Direction and Best Original Story, respectively.