A Butterfly's Heart

A gentle, tender story about a fragile boy finding courage through friendship, with moments of sadness and warmth.

Directed by

Inesa Kurklietyte

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Vilne Konstancija, Mindaugas Balabonas, Eglė Jackaitė

Overview

This delicately-rendered live action narrative follows the story of a ten-year-old boy and budding entomologist named Juozapas, who was born with his heart outside of his chest. Can Rugile, the fearless new girl in town, help Juozapas gain courage and acceptance to overcome exclusion and the insensitivity of the people around them?

How it feels

Warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Friendship, identity, isolation, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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