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Giving Birth to a Butterfly

Giving Birth to a Butterfly

20234.01h 17m

Overview

After having her identity stolen, a woman, and her son's pregnant girlfriend, bond together on a surreal journey as they attempt to track down the perpetrators.

Directed by Theodore Schaefer
Written by Theodore Schaefer, Patrick Lawler
Produced by Daryl Freimark, Theodore Schaefer
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Top Cast

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Diana

Gus Birney

Gus Birney

Marlene

Owen Campbell

Owen Campbell

Drew

Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Daryl

Constance Shulman

Constance Shulman

Monica

Judith Roberts

Judith Roberts

Nina

Rachel Resheff

Rachel Resheff

Danielle

Jessica Pimentel

Jessica Pimentel

Rachel

Themes & Keywords

surrealism

About Giving Birth to a Butterfly

Giving Birth to a Butterfly is a drama, comedy, mystery film released in 2023 exploring themes of surrealism. Directed by Theodore Schaefer, it stars Annie Parisse, Gus Birney, Owen Campbell. After having her identity stolen, a woman, and her son's pregnant girlfriend, bond together on a surreal journey as they attempt to track down the perpetrators.

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