M BUTTERFLY
Available From: 01/01/1950
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Synopsis:
A French diplomat serving in Beijing, China in 1964 is unprepared for the intense emotion that overtakes him when he witnesses a beautiful Beijing Opera diva’s performance of Puccini’s "Madame Butterfly". He meets, then develops an obsession with the mysterious muse, whom he refers to as "Butterfly", following her into the hidden world of arcane Chinese music, culture and finally into a love affair that is so passionate and dangerous that he willingly risks and rejects every other part of his life.
Details
Director(s):
David Cronenberg
Runtime:
107
Certification:
15
Distributor:
Warner Bros.
Cast:
Jeremy Irons, John Lone