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.

Drama

Tenoch Huerta Mejía

(Mendel)

Kaarlo Isaacs Barria

(Young Mendel)

Noé Hernández

(Simon)

Angel Adrian Flores

(Young Simon)

Ignacio Guadalupe

(Don Gabino)

Alexia Rasmussen

(Sarah)

Paulina Gaitán

(Brisa)

Electra Avellan

(Lucia)

Angelina Peláez

(Abuela Rosa)

William Mapother

(Bob)

Angélica Aragón

(Dona Lola)

Gabino Rodríguez

(Vicente)

Juan Ramón López

(Paco)

Emily Keefe

(College Girl)

Jarod Lindsey

(Lead Protestor)

Jay Potter

(Frank)

Omar Ibrahim

(Deli Man at Counter)

Juan Ugarte

(Pablo Quintero)

Gadi Rubin

(College Guy)

Wendy Heagy

(Officer Hope)

Rich Miglio

(Featured Protester)

Gisell Rodriguez

(Gallery Attendant)

Kurt Andersen

(Hugo (Journalist))