The Butterfly Tree

The Butterfly Tree

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The Butterfly Tree

2017

1h 37m

6.2(19 votes)

Drama

Overview

Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, bewitches single dad Al and his teenage son Fin with her zest for life. When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds over the death of Fin's mother.

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7 members

Acting

Melissa George

Evelyn

Melissa George

Acting

Ewen Leslie

Al

Ewen Leslie

Acting

Ed Oxenbould

Fin

Ed Oxenbould

Acting

Sophie Lowe

Shelley

Sophie Lowe

Acting

Ella Jaz Macrokanis

Corrine

Ella Jaz Macrokanis

Acting

Lauren Dillon

Rose

Lauren Dillon

Acting

Kristy Brooks

Hospital Receptionist

Kristy Brooks

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