Son of Monarchs
Hijo de monarcas
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SON OF MONARCHS | HBO Max | Fall Premiere
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-10
Top Cast
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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
Jarod Lindsey
Lead Protestor
Jay Potter
Frank
Omar Ibrahim
Deli Man at Counter
Juan Ugarte
Pablo Quintero
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 18 DaysOctober 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Gambis
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexis Gambis
- Original Score
- Cristóbal Mariyan
- Original Title
- Hijo de monarcas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Imaginal Disc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Gambis
Alexis Gambis
Cristóbal Mariyan
Alejandro Mejía
Èlia Gasull Balada, Alexis Gambis
Maria Altamirano, Abraham Dayan, Alexis Gambis
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Mejía
Director of Photography
Alexis Gambis
Director
Alexis Gambis
Writer
Maria Altamirano
Producer
Èlia Gasull Balada
Editor
Jessica Ray Harrison
Costume Design
Abraham Dayan
Producer
Lupita Peckinpah
Costume Design
Alexis Gambis
Editor
Cristóbal Mariyan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of Monarchs
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What is Son of Monarchs about?
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.
Who directed Son of Monarchs?
Son of Monarchs was directed by Alexis Gambis.
Who stars in Son of Monarchs?
The principal cast of Son of Monarchs includes Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Kaarlo Isaacs Barria, Noé Hernández, Angel Adrian Flores, Ignacio Guadalupe.
When was Son of Monarchs released and how long is it?
Son of Monarchs was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Son of Monarchs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son of Monarchs was composed by Cristóbal Mariyan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of Monarchs?
Son of Monarchs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).