The Blue Butterfly
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The Blue Butterfly tells the extraordinary story of a 10-year-old boy, diagnosed as terminally ill, whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist (William Hurt) to take them on a trip to the Costa Rican rain forest to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives.
And so, their journey begins. A journey of courage, redemption and love. Inspired by a true story, this is a magical film about a courageous young boy and a jaded man who chase a dream, and whose lives are forever changed.
The only way to catch a miracle is to believe in it...
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Language: English
Year of Production: 2004
Length: 2:07
Country: United States
Directors:
- LÉA POOL
Producers:
- Pete McCormack
Actors:
- WILLIAM HURT, PASCALE BUSSIÈRES, MARC DONATO
Film Festivals:
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection Chicago Int’l Children’s Film Festival
The Worldfest 2005 Gold REMI Award
Finalist KIDS FIRST! Best Feature for Ages 5-8
2006 Parents' Choice Approved award!