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The Cry of the Butterflies

2023 · 1 season · 13 episodes · Returning Series · Star+

Drama

TMDB 7.1 · 16 votes

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This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.

Episodes

  • S01E01Dancing with the Devil2023-03-0851m

    Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

  • S01E02Two Roads2023-03-0852m

    Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

  • S01E03The Test2023-03-0848m

    Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

  • S01E04Peaks and Valleys2023-03-0849m

    Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

  • S01E05The Price of Dreams2023-03-0846m

    Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

  • S01E06The Hunted2023-03-0841m

    The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

  • S01E07You'll Be Gipsy2023-03-0845m

    Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

  • S01E08The Moment of Truth2023-03-0839m

    Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

  • S01E09Bring Jimmy Alves2023-03-0840m

    Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

  • S01E10Let Us Die with Our Boots On2023-03-0844m

    Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

  • S01E11June 142023-03-0840m

    Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

  • S01E12Make It Look Like an Accident2023-03-0848m

    Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

  • S01E13Kill or Be Killed2023-03-0857m

    Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.

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