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Butterfly (1999)

Movie ★ 7.3 96 min

Drama

The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.

José Luis Cuerda Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 24, 1999
Runtime
96 min
Rating
R
Budget
$3.0M
Box office
$7.7M
IMDb
tt0188030
Country
Studio
, , Las Producciones del Escorpión S.L.,

Themes

Cast

Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernán Gómez Don Gregorio Manuel Lozano Manuel Lozano Moncho Uxía Blanco Uxía Blanco Rosa Gonzalo Uriarte Gonzalo Uriarte Ramón Alexis de los Santos Andrés Jesús Castejón Jesús Castejón Don Avelino Guillermo Toledo Guillermo Toledo O'lis Elena Bagutta Elena Bagutta Carmiña Tamar Novas Tamar Novas Roque Lara López Aurora Tatán Tatán Roque Padre Roberto Vidal Bolaño Boal Celso Parada Macias Celso Bugallo Celso Bugallo Cura Antonio Lagares Alcalde Alberto Castro Jose Maria Milagros Jiménez Nena Diego Vidal Romualdo

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Frequently asked questions

What is Butterfly about?
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by José Luis Cuerda.
Who stars in Butterfly?
Butterfly stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte.
When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly is a 1999 drama film.
Where can I watch Butterfly?
You can watch Butterfly with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.