The Cry of the Butterflies

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-03-08

Last Air Date: 2023-03-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Juan Pablo Buscarini

Networks: Star+

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Top Cast

Sandy Hernández as Minerva Mirabal
Luis Alberto García as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
Susana Abaitua as Arantxa Garmendia
Belén Rueda as Pilar Macías
Guillermo Toledo as Asier Garmendia
Mercedes Sampietro as Arantxa Garmendia (en 1999)
Héctor Noas as Petán
Maridalia Hernández as Doña Chea Mirabal
Jairo Camargo as Enrique Mirabal
Essined Aponte as Dede Mirabal

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Dancing with the Devil (2023-03-08)

Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
Ep. 2: Two Roads (2023-03-08)

Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
Ep. 3: The Test (2023-03-08)

Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
Ep. 4: Peaks and Valleys (2023-03-08)

Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
Ep. 5: The Price of Dreams (2023-03-08)

Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
Ep. 6: The Hunted (2023-03-08)

The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
Ep. 7: You'll Be Gipsy (2023-03-08)

Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
Ep. 8: The Moment of Truth (2023-03-08)

Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
Ep. 9: Bring Jimmy Alves (2023-03-08)

Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
Ep. 10: Let Us Die with Our Boots On (2023-03-08)

Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
Ep. 11: June 14 (2023-03-08)

Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
Ep. 12: Make It Look Like an Accident (2023-03-08)

Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
Ep. 13: Kill or Be Killed (2023-03-08)

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