

Giving Birth to a Butterfly
2023-05-01 · 77 min · ★ 4.0
After having her identity stolen, a woman, and her son's pregnant girlfriend, bond together on a surreal journey as they attempt to track down the perpetrators.
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- Directors
- Theodore Schaefer
- Production companies
- Dweck Productions, Hardball Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Annie ParisseDiana
Gus BirneyMarlene
Owen CampbellDrew
Paul SparksDaryl
Constance ShulmanMonica
Judith RobertsNina
Rachel ResheffDanielle
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