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.
Directed by Alexis Gambis
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TrailerSON OF MONARCHS | HBO Max | Fall Premiere
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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 McMurtry
College Girl
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