In the Time of the Butterflies

In the Time of the Butterflies

2001 · 95 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (33 votes)
Dir. Mariano Barroso · Starring Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla, Lumi Cavazos · Music Van Dyke Parks

Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.

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Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.

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A gripping historical drama that feels both intimate and epic. It's a story of courage against overwhelming odds, where personal tragedy fuels a powerful fight for freedom. Expect emotional weight and a somber, yet ultimately inspiring, tone.

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