7.4
(227 votes)
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Overview
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
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Movie Details
Status
Released (24/09/1999)
Original language
Spanish
Original title
La lengua de las mariposas
Budget
$3,000,000
Box office
$7,738,129
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