Giving Birth to a Butterfly

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Giving Birth to a Butterfly

2023

1h 17m

4.0(2 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Mystery

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.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Annie Parisse

Diana

Gus Birney

Marlene

Owen Campbell

Drew

Paul Sparks

Daryl

Constance Shulman

Monica

Judith Roberts

Nina

Rachel Resheff

Danielle

Jessica Pimentel

Rachel

Creative team

Directed by: Theodore Schaefer
Written by: Patrick Lawler
Theodore Schaefer
Produced by: Theodore Schaefer
Daryl Freimark

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