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The Dried Butterflies (1978) · Las mariposas disecadas

Name: The Dried Butterflies
Director: Sergio Véjar
Genre: Drama, romántico
Released: 1978
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Silvia Pinal, Ricardo Noriega, Ada Carrasco, Humberto Elizondo, Gonzalo Vega

Original title: Las mariposas disecadas

1978 · Sergio Véjar · 108 min · Mexico · Edited by 1

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A disturbed middle aged writer becomes obsessed with a little boy who reminds her of a former lover.

A 1978 title built around Drama and romántico. Directed by Sergio Véjar.

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The Dried Butterflies (1978) · Las mariposas disecadas

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