Butterfly (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Butterfly is a drama film directed by Mak Yan-Yan, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Flavia is a thirtysomething married teacher. She has suppressed the memory of her adolescent lesbian fling with Jin and is stuck in a stifling marriage. A chance encounter in a supermarket with the playful and seductive singer Yip reawakens dormant feelings and she begins to think back on her teenage affair with Jin.
Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Josie Ho as Flavia, Tian Yuan as Yip, Eric Kot Man-Fai as Ming and Isabel Chan as Young Flavia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Butterfly worth watching?
- Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butterfly?
- Butterfly stars Josie Ho, Tian Yuan, Eric Kot Man-Fai, Isabel Chan and Stephanie Che.
- When was Butterfly released?
- Butterfly was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.