Mexico / Oct 31, 2020 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gadi Rubin | College Guy |
| Wendy Heagy | Officer Hope |
| Rich Miglio | Featured Protester |
| Gisell Rodriguez | Gallery Attendant |
| Kurt Andersen | Hugo (Journalist) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Hijo de monarcas |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America, Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Imaginal Disc |
| Release date | 15 ottobre 2021 |
| Executive producer | William Mapother, Alexis Gambis |
| Production | Maria Altamirano, Marina Fernandez Ferri, Abraham Dayan, Faride Schroeder |
| Writer | Alexis Gambis |
| Editing | Èlia Gasull Balada, Alexis Gambis |
| Cinematography | Alejandro Mejía |
| Assistant directors | Alexis Gambis |
| Camera operators | Alejandro Mejía |
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| Additional photography | Alejandro Mejía |
| Production design | Sofia Guzman, Maria Camila Botero, Lia Nessim Macia |
| Art direction | Maria Camila Botero, Lia Nessim Macia |
| Set decoration | Maria Camila Botero, Lia Nessim Macia |
| Music | Cristóbal Mariyan, Andrés Saldaña, Samuel Nacach, Luis Sumano |
| Sound | Andrés Saldaña, Samuel Nacach, Luis Sumano, Cristóbal Mariyan |
| Costume design | Lupita Peckinpah, Jessica Ray Harrison, Michelle Gianchetti, Cristian Perez Jauregui, Breeanna Nichols |
| Makeup | Breeanna Nichols, Lupita Peckinpah, Jessica Ray Harrison, Michelle Gianchetti, Cristian Perez Jauregui |
| Hairstyling | Lupita Peckinpah, Jessica Ray Harrison, Michelle Gianchetti, Cristian Perez Jauregui, Breeanna Nichols |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Jan 29, 2021 / NR
Theatrical release
United States / Oct 15, 2021
United Kingdom / Nov 21, 2021 / North East International Film Festival
Digital
United States / Nov 02, 2021 / HBO Max
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