A French diplomat serving in Beijing, China in 1964 is unprepared for the intense emotion that overtakes him when he witnesses a beautiful Beijing Opera diva’s performance of Puccini’s "Madame Butterfly". He meets, then develops an obsession with the mysterious muse, whom he refers to as "Butterfly", following her into the hidden world of arcane Chinese music, culture and finally into a love affair that is so passionate and dangerous that he willingly risks and rejects every other part of his life.
Director(s): David Cronenberg
Cast: Jeremy Irons, John Lone
Certification: 15+
Run Time: 1h 47min
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Director(s): David Cronenberg
Cast: Jeremy Irons, John Lone
Certification: 15+
Run Time: 1h 47min
Distributor: Warner Bros.