Movie
Son of Monarchs
2021NR1h 37m5.5 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Son of Monarchs opened in theaters October 15, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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
Tenoch Huerta MejíaMendel
Kaarlo Isaacs BarriaYoung Mendel
Noé HernándezSimonAngel Adrian FloresYoung Simon
Ignacio GuadalupeDon Gabino
Alexia RasmussenSarah
Paulina GaitánBrisa
Electra AvellanLuciaCredits
- Directed by
- Alexis Gambis
- Written by
- Alexis Gambis
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- Hijo de monarcas
Production
- Imaginal Disc
Themes
biologistfamily feudlaboratorymetamorphosismexicanmexiconew york cityresearch laboratory