Son of Monarchs

Oct 15, 2021

1h 37m

★ 5.8

Overview

A Mexican biologist living in New York returns to his hometown, nestled in the majestic butterfly forests of Michoacán. The journey forces him to confront past traumas and reflect on his hybrid identity, sparking a personal metamorphosis.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Imaginal Disc

Son of Monarchs Trailers

Cast

Mendel

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Young Mendel

Kaarlo Isaacs Barria

Simon

Noé Hernández

Young Simon

Angel Adrian Flores

Don Gabino

Ignacio Guadalupe

Sarah

Alexia Rasmussen

Brisa

Paulina Gaitán

Lucia

Electra Avellan

Abuela Rosa

Angelina Peláez

Bob

William Mapother

Dona Lola

Angélica Aragón

Vicente

Gabino Rodríguez

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