Movie

Swallowtail Butterfly

“This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.”

★ 7.5(99)19962h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Shunji Iwai
Release date: 1996-09-14
Runtime: 2h 28m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: OORONG-SHA

Swallowtail Butterfly — trailer

About Swallowtail Butterfly

Swallowtail Butterfly is a 1996 movie in the Drama, Crime and Music genres, directed by Shunji Iwai, starring Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi and Chara. It has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 99 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Swallowtail Butterfly in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Cast

Ayumi Ito

Ageha

Yosuke Eguchi

Ryou Ryanki

Chara

Glico

Hiroshi Mikami

Feihong

Andy Hui Chi-On

Maofu

Atsuro Watabe

Ran

Kaori Momoi

Suzukino

Tomoko Yamaguchi

Shenmei

Nene Otsuka

Reiko

Yoriko Doguchi

Hoshino

Mickey Curtis

Doctor

Tetsu Watanabe

Katsushika Group Boss

Themes & keywords

money launderingimmigrationmoneycounterfeitillegal prostitutionmusicalternative tokyomulticultural

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Swallowtail Butterfly in United States?+

Swallowtail Butterfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Swallowtail Butterfly on Netflix?+

Swallowtail Butterfly is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?+

Swallowtail Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).

Who stars in Swallowtail Butterfly?+

Swallowtail Butterfly stars Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami and Andy Hui Chi-On.

When did Swallowtail Butterfly come out?+

Swallowtail Butterfly is a 1996 movie directed by Shunji Iwai.

What genre is Swallowtail Butterfly?+

Swallowtail Butterfly is Drama, Crime, Music and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?+

Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.