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The Cry of the Butterflies

★7.1 2023 1 Season Juan Pablo Buscarini TV-MA

This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Dancing with the Devil

Episode 01

Dancing with the Devil

Mar 8, 2023 · 51 min

Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

Two Roads

Episode 02

Two Roads

Mar 8, 2023 · 52 min

Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

The Test

Episode 03

The Test

Mar 8, 2023 · 48 min

Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

Peaks and Valleys

Episode 04

Peaks and Valleys

Mar 8, 2023 · 49 min

Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

The Price of Dreams

Episode 05

The Price of Dreams

Mar 8, 2023 · 46 min

Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

The Hunted

Episode 06

The Hunted

Mar 8, 2023 · 41 min

The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

You'll Be Gipsy

Episode 07

You'll Be Gipsy

Mar 8, 2023 · 45 min

Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

The Moment of Truth

Episode 08

The Moment of Truth

Mar 8, 2023 · 39 min

Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

Bring Jimmy Alves

Episode 09

Bring Jimmy Alves

Mar 8, 2023 · 40 min

Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

Let Us Die with Our Boots On

Episode 10

Let Us Die with Our Boots On

Mar 8, 2023 · 44 min

Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

June 14

Episode 11

June 14

Mar 8, 2023 · 40 min

Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

Make It Look Like an Accident

Episode 12

Make It Look Like an Accident

Mar 8, 2023 · 48 min

Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

Kill or Be Killed

Episode 13

Kill or Be Killed

Mar 8, 2023 · 57 min

Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 16 votes

Synopsis

This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Sandy Hernández

Sandy Hernández

Minerva Mirabal

Luis Alberto García

Luis Alberto García

Rafael Leónidas Trujillo

Susana Abaitua

Susana Abaitua

Arantxa Garmendia

Belén Rueda

Belén Rueda

Pilar Macías

Guillermo Toledo

Guillermo Toledo

Asier Garmendia

Mercedes Sampietro

Mercedes Sampietro

Arantxa Garmendia (en 1999)

Héctor Noas

Héctor Noas

Petán

Maridalia Hernández

Maridalia Hernández

Doña Chea Mirabal

Where to watch The Cry of the Butterflies

The Cry of the Butterflies is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Juan Pablo Buscarini has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 16 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Cry of the Butterflies have?

The Cry of the Butterflies has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is The Cry of the Butterflies still on the air?

The Cry of the Butterflies is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs The Cry of the Butterflies?

The Cry of the Butterflies airs on Star+.

When did The Cry of the Butterflies first air?

The Cry of the Butterflies first aired on March 8, 2023.

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