Son of Monarchs
The film’s rich imagery will be imprinted in your memory, returning to you in dreams.
-- Isabelia Herrera, New York Times
Son of Monarchs
After his grandmother’s death, a Mexican biologist living in New York returns to his hometown, nestled in the majestic monarch butterfly forests of Michoacán. The journey forces him to confront past traumas and reflect on his hybrid identity, sparking a personal and spiritual metamorphosis.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
97
Language
English,
Spanish
Director
Alexis Gambis
Writer(s)
Alexis Gambis
Cast
Alexia Rasmussen,
Lázaro Gabino Rodríguez,
Noé Hernández,
Kaarlo Isaac,
Angel Adrián Flores,
Ignacio Guadalupe,
Juan Ugarte,
Paulina Gaitán,
Electra Avellan,
Patricia Meneses,
Fernanda Rivera,
Angelina Peláez,
Angelica Aragón,
William Mapother
Awards:
Winner, Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee, NEXT Innovator Award, Sundance Film Festival
Played at
Royal 10.28.21 - 10.28.21
Son of Monarchs Get Tickets
There are currently no showtimes for this film. Please check back soon.