Sweet Potatoes (2021)

NALIP Official Selection

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.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Jorge Adrián Espíndola

Luis Miramontes

D

Daniel Pinte

Father Alfonso

Azucena Acevedo

Lilia Vidal

Emilio Cuaik

Carl Djerassi

F

Frank Forke

George Rosenkranz

D

Diego Israel Soto Ortiz

Lucho

S

Scarlett Yamilet Guzman

Lily

M

Maximiliano Ibarra

Pedro

S

Sofia Estela Duenes

Patricia

L

Luz Carrasco Hurtado

Mrs. Demetria

V

Victoria Favela

Woman 1

H

Hector Daniel Bursiaga

Newspaper Boy

M

Mairely Yaresi Muro Montes

Poor Woman

G

Gustavo Alejandro Galindo

Piano Player

R

Rubi Amaya Beyer

Bus Driver

Arturo Michel

Parishioner

E

Eric Eduarte Villa

Poor man

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