# Butterflies (2018)

> Three estranged siblings confront grief, buried family secrets, and a village's surreal butterfly ritual while waiting for their father's final wish.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/337466

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Tolga Karaçelik
- Cast: Tuğçe Altuğ, Tolga Tekin, Bartu Küçükçağlayan, Serkan Keskin, Hakan Karsak, Gülçin Kültür Şahin, Bedir Bedir, Murat Sağlam
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7318202/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: absurd, melancholic, witty, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

Three estranged siblings return to their childhood village, uncovering family secrets and their own identities while waiting for the arrival of the butterflies.

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