Sweet Potatoes

NALIP Official Selection

1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.

Drama

Jorge Adrián Espíndola

(Luis Miramontes)

Daniel Pinte

(Father Alfonso)

Azucena Acevedo

(Lilia Vidal)

Emilio Cuaik

(Carl Djerassi)

Frank Forke

(George Rosenkranz)

Diego Israel Soto Ortiz

(Lucho)

Scarlett Yamilet Guzman

(Lily)

Maximiliano Ibarra

(Pedro)

Sofia Estela Duenes

(Patricia)

Luz Carrasco Hurtado

(Mrs. Demetria)

Victoria Favela

(Woman 1)

Hector Daniel Bursiaga

(Newspaper Boy)

Mairely Yaresi Muro Montes

(Poor Woman)

Gustavo Alejandro Galindo

(Piano Player)

Rubi Amaya Beyer

(Bus Driver)

Arturo Michel

(Parishioner)

Eric Eduarte Villa

(Poor man)