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Son of Monarchs (2021)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Alexis Gambis
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    Mendel Tenoch Huerta Mejía
  • Profile picture of Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
    Young Mendel Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
  • Profile picture of Noé Hernández
    Simon Noé Hernández
  • Profile picture of Ignacio Guadalupe
    Don Gabino Ignacio Guadalupe
  • Profile picture of Alexia Rasmussen
    Sarah Alexia Rasmussen
  • Profile picture of Paulina Gaitán
    Brisa Paulina Gaitán
  • Profile picture of Electra Avellan
    Lucia Electra Avellan
  • Profile picture of Angelina Peláez
    Abuela Rosa Angelina Peláez

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