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Son of Monarchs

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.

2021 |1h 37m |  Drama

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Cast

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Tenoch Huerta Mejía

Mendel

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Kaarlo Isaacs Barria

Young Mendel

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Noé Hernández

Simon

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Ignacio Guadalupe

Don Gabino

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Alexia Rasmussen

Sarah

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Paulina Gaitán

Brisa

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Electra Avellan

Lucia

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Angelina Peláez

Abuela Rosa

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William Mapother

Bob

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Angélica Aragón

Dona Lola

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Gabino Rodríguez

Vicente

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Emily Keefe

College Girl

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Jarod Lindsey

Lead Protestor

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Jay Potter

Frank

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Omar Ibrahim

Deli Man at Counter

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Kurt Andersen

Hugo (Journalist)

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Status

Released

Language

English, Spanish

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