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Swallowtail Butterfly

Drama • Crime • Music • Science Fiction • 1996 • 2h 28m

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RATING★ 3.8

RUNTIME2h 28m

LANGUAGEJA

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction
Director: Shunji Iwai
Original Language: JA

🎭 Cast

Ayumi Ito

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swallowtail Butterfly about?: The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?: Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.
When was Swallowtail Butterfly released?: Swallowtail Butterfly was released on September 14, 1996.
How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?: Swallowtail Butterfly has a runtime of 2h 28m.
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