The Cry of the Butterflies

⭐6.7(14 votes)

•2023

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Episodes

51m

1. Dancing with the Devil

Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

52m

2. Two Roads

Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

48m

3. The Test

Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

49m

4. Peaks and Valleys

Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

46m

5. The Price of Dreams

Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

41m

6. The Hunted

The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

45m

7. You'll Be Gipsy

Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

39m

8. The Moment of Truth

Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

40m

9. Bring Jimmy Alves

Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

44m

10. Let Us Die with Our Boots On

Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

40m

11. June 14

Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

48m

12. Make It Look Like an Accident

Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

57m

13. Kill or Be Killed

Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.

Overview

This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.