Sweet Potatoes
“NALIP Official Selection”
Synopsis
1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
Top Cast
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Jorge Adrián Espíndola
Luis Miramontes
Daniel Pinte
Father Alfonso
Azucena Acevedo
Lilia Vidal
Emilio Cuaik
Carl Djerassi
Frank Forke
George Rosenkranz
Diego Israel Soto Ortiz
Lucho
Scarlett Yamilet Guzman
Lily
Maximiliano Ibarra
Pedro
Sofia Estela Duenes
Patricia
Luz Carrasco Hurtado
Mrs. Demetria
Victoria Favela
Woman 1
Hector Daniel Bursiaga
Newspaper Boy
Mairely Yaresi Muro Montes
Poor Woman
Gustavo Alejandro Galindo
Piano Player
Rubi Amaya Beyer
Bus Driver
Arturo Michel
Parishioner
Eric Eduarte Villa
Poor man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rommel Villa
- Screenplay & Story
- Rommel Villa
- Original Score
- Jesper Ankarfeldt
- Original Title
- Sweet Potatoes
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rommel Villa
Rommel Villa
Jesper Ankarfeldt
Rommel Villa, Sebastian Enamorado
Andrea Porras Madero, Damon Laguna
Department Leadership Roster
Rommel Villa
Director
Andrea Porras Madero
Producer
Damon Laguna
Producer
Kristina Wong
Production Design
Meredith Peebles
Costume Design
Rommel Villa
Editor
Sebastian Enamorado
Editor
Rommel Villa
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweet Potatoes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Potatoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Potatoes about?
1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
Who directed Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet Potatoes was directed by Rommel Villa.
Who stars in Sweet Potatoes?
The principal cast of Sweet Potatoes includes Jorge Adrián Espíndola, Daniel Pinte, Azucena Acevedo, Emilio Cuaik, Frank Forke.
When was Sweet Potatoes released and how long is it?
Sweet Potatoes was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Potatoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Potatoes was composed by Jesper Ankarfeldt.