Son of Monarchs

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Son of Monarchs is an American-Mexican drama written and directed by Alexis Gambis.

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

The film screened at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A daring mosaic which floats like a butterfly...a visually flamboyant film

Jonathan Romney, Screen International

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