# Butterfly (1999)

> A Galician boy’s joyful school year becomes a devastating encounter with political fear, betrayal, and the loss of innocence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19337

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: José Luis Cuerda
- Cast: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte, Alexis de los Santos, Jesús Castejón, Guillermo Toledo, Elena Bagutta
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0188030/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tender, wistful, foreboding, historical drama night, arthouse cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of civil war and personal discovery.

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