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About
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.
Theatrical
Oct 15, 2021
Digital
Nov 2, 2021
Director
Producers
Maria Altamirano, Abraham Dayan, William Mapother
Music
Cristóbal Mariyan
Studio
Imaginal Disc
Original Title
Hijo de monarcas
Original Language
Spanish
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Cast
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Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Mendel
K
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
Young Mendel
N
Noé Hernández
Simon
I
Ignacio Guadalupe
Don Gabino
A
Alexia Rasmussen
Sarah
P
Paulina Gaitán
Brisa
E
Electra Avellan
Lucia
A
Angelina Peláez
Abuela Rosa
W
William Mapother
Bob
A
Angélica Aragón
Dona Lola
G
Gabino Rodríguez
Vicente
J
Juan Ramón López
Paco
E
Emily McMurtry
College Girl
J
Jarod Lindsey
Lead Protestor
J
Jay Potter
Frank
J
Juan Ugarte
Pablo Quintero
W
Wendy Heagy
Officer Hope
K
Kurt Andersen
Hugo (Journalist)
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