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Swallowtail Butterfly (1996)
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The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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SourceOfficial rating • South Korea • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Swallowtail Butterfly is a 1996 film in the Drama / Crime category from Japan. Directed by Shunji Iwai. Starring Ayumi Ito and Yosuke Eguchi. Runtime: about 148 minutes. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.5/10.
Genre: Drama / Crime, Released in 1996, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Runtime: about 148 minutes, Starring Ayumi Ito and Yosuke Eguchi.
Runtime
148 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Movie
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Ayumi Ito
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Director: Shunji Iwai
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1What is movie Swallowtail Butterfly (1996)?
It is a movie released in 1996 within the Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction category.
2What is the story of Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) is a movie in the Drama, Crime, Music, Science Fiction category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Swallowtail Butterfly online?
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4What is the rating of Swallowtail Butterfly?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 99 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Swallowtail Butterfly?
Its runtime is about 148 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Swallowtail Butterfly best suited for?
A concept-led watch that blends mood and ideas, rewarding viewers who enjoy the world as much as the plot turns.
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