Son of Monarchs
2021A 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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Tenoch Huerta Mejía
as Mendel
Kaarlo Isaacs Barria
as Young Mendel
Noé Hernández
as Simon
Angel Adrian Flores
as Young Simon
Ignacio Guadalupe
as Don Gabino
Alexia Rasmussen
as Sarah
Paulina Gaitán
as Brisa
Electra Avellan
as Lucia
Angelina Peláez
as Abuela Rosa
William Mapother
as Bob
Angélica Aragón
as Dona Lola
Gabino Rodríguez
as Vicente
Juan Ramón López
as Paco
Emily Keefe
as College Girl
Jarod Lindsey
as Lead Protestor
Jay Potter
as Frank
Omar Ibrahim
as Deli Man at Counter
Juan Ugarte
as Pablo Quintero
Gadi Rubin
as College Guy
Wendy Heagy
as Officer Hope
Rich Miglio
as Featured Protester
Gisell Rodriguez
as Gallery Attendant
Kurt Andersen
as Hugo (Journalist)