Name: The Home of Dark Butterflies
Director: Dome Karukoski
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen, Pertti Sveholm, Eero Milonoff

What The Home of Dark Butterflies Is 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.

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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.

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How long is The Home of Dark Butterflies?

The Home of Dark Butterflies runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).

When did The Home of Dark Butterflies come out?

The Home of Dark Butterflies was released in 2008.

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.

What is The Home of Dark Butterflies's rating?

The Home of Dark Butterflies holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.