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.
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Genre: Drama
Director: Alexis Gambis
Actors: Alexia Rasmussen, Angélica Aragón, Angelina Peláez, Electra Avellan, Emily Keefe, Jarod Lindsey, Jay Potter, Noé Hernández, Paulina Gaitan, Tenoch Huerta, William Mapother
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