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The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008)

"A past to forget - a future to find"

5.920081h 48mFI
Drama

Directed by Dome Karukoski

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

FI

Release

January 11, 2008

Director

Dome Karukoski

Official Trailer

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Overview

Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of sta...

Cast

Niilo Syväoja

Niilo Syväoja

Juhani

Tommi Korpela

Tommi Korpela

Harjula

Kati Outinen

Kati Outinen

Tyyne

Pertti Sveholm

Pertti Sveholm

Erik

Eero Milonoff

Eero Milonoff

Salmi

Niko Vakkuri

Niko Vakkuri

Hämäläinen

Iiro Panula

Iiro Panula

Sulkava

Ville Saksela

Ville Saksela

Rinne

Henri Huttunen

Henri Huttunen

Simola

Roope Karisto

Roope Karisto

Sjöblom

Marjut Maristo

Marjut Maristo

Vanamo

Kristiina Halttu

Kristiina Halttu

Irene

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Home of Dark Butterflies. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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