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The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008)

Movie ★ 6.0 108 min

Drama

Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be.

Dome Karukoski Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 11, 2008
Runtime
108 min
Budget
$2.3M
IMDb
tt0997188
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Cast

Niilo Syväoja Juhani Tommi Korpela Tommi Korpela Harjula Kati Outinen Kati Outinen Tyyne Pertti Sveholm Pertti Sveholm Erik Eero Milonoff Eero Milonoff Salmi Niko Vakkuri Hämäläinen Iiro Panula Iiro Panula Sulkava Ville Saksela Rinne Henri Huttunen Simola Roope Karisto Sjöblom Marjut Maristo Vanamo Kristiina Halttu Kristiina Halttu Irene Matleena Kuusniemi Matleena Kuusniemi Maire

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Home of Dark Butterflies about?
Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be.
Who directed The Home of Dark Butterflies?
The Home of Dark Butterflies was directed by Dome Karukoski.
Who stars in The Home of Dark Butterflies?
The Home of Dark Butterflies stars Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen, Pertti Sveholm.
When was The Home of Dark Butterflies released?
The Home of Dark Butterflies is a 2008 drama film.
Where can I watch The Home of Dark Butterflies?
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