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2011•100 min•Drama, Romance

Black Butterflies

Is Black Butterflies a Hit or Flop?

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Is Black Butterflies worth watching? With a rating of 5.5/10, this Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Black Butterflies Synopsis

Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and André Brink she found much love, but no home. Later, in his first speech to the South African Parliament Nelson Mandela read her poem "The Dead Child of Nyanga" and addressed her as one of the finest poets of South Africa.

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Top Cast

Carice van Houten
Carice van HoutenIngrid Jonker
Rutger Hauer
Rutger HauerAbraham Jonker
Liam Cunningham
Liam CunninghamJack Cope
Nicholas Pauling
Nicholas PaulingEugene Maritz
Grant Swanby
Grant SwanbyJan Rabie
Graham Clarke
Graham ClarkeUys Krige
Damon Berry
Damon BerryPieter Venter
Jennifer Steyn
Jennifer SteynLucille - Lulu
Candice D'Arcy
Candice D'ArcyAnna Jonker
Leon Clingman
Leon ClingmanValkenberg receptionist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Butterflies worth watching?

Black Butterflies has received mixed reviews with a 5.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is Black Butterflies hit or flop?

Black Butterflies has received average ratings (5.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Black Butterflies?

Black Butterflies is a Drama, Romance movie that Confronted by Apartheid and a father who was Minister of Censorship, Ingrid Jonker searched for a home, searched for love. With men like Jack Cope and...

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