In the Time of the Butterflies (2001)

Name: In the Time of the Butterflies
Genre: TV Movie, Thriller, Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Demián Bichir, Pilar Padilla

1h 35m Mexico, United States of America

TV Movie Thriller Drama History Romance

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the oppressive Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic, three sisters, known as the Mirabal sisters, transform from innocent youth into fierce activists after experiencing the devastating loss of family members at the hands of government forces. Inspired by their convictions and the desire for justice, they courageously confront the brutal dictatorship, risking their lives to fight for freedom and equality. The poignant story, rooted in Julia Alvarez's novel, explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the power of sisterhood amid political turmoil.

Cast

Salma Hayek Pinault Edward James Olmos Mía Maestro Demián Bichir Pilar Padilla Lumi Cavazos Marc Anthony Pedro Armendáriz Jr. Ana Martín Fernando Becerril Anthony Alvarez Ermahn Ospina Ana Layevska Roger Cudney Raúl Méndez