21 Oct 2001
In the Time of the Butterflies
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
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Armando Bógus Oliveira
Marlene França Marta
Regina Braga Bia
Carina Cooper Paula
Helber Rangel Padre
Sheila Agnelli Menina do casarão
Carlos Cambraia Interrogador
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