Son of Monarchs

Son of Monarchs

5.5IMDb Score
Released:2021-10-15
Genre:Drama
Duration:97 min
Director:Alexis Gambis
Actors:Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Kaarlo Isaacs Barria, Noé Hernández, Angel Adrian Flores, Ignacio Guadalupe
Production:Imaginal Disc

Overview:

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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