The Home of Dark Butterflies
"A past to forget - a future to find"
Originally released in 2008. The Home of Dark Butterflies is a drama film. directed by Dome Karukoski.
Starring Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, and Kati Outinen
Synopsis
Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been shuttled between foster homes and temporary families for the past six years, leaving any prospect of stability in his life a faded dream. When Juhani winds up in a remote shelter for troubled youth known as The Island, he has little idea of how ruthless superintendent Olavi Harjula can truly be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $2,300,000
Production Companies
- Solar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Home of Dark Butterflies about?
Haunted by his traumatic past and cautious about the prospects of an uncertain future, a fourteen year old boy named Juhani winds up in an isolated boys' home known as The Island. Juhani has been s...
Who directed The Home of Dark Butterflies?
The Home of Dark Butterflies was directed by Dome Karukoski.
How long is The Home of Dark Butterflies?
The Home of Dark Butterflies has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Home of Dark Butterflies released?
The Home of Dark Butterflies was released on January 11, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Home of Dark Butterflies?
The main cast of The Home of Dark Butterflies includes Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen, Pertti Sveholm, Eero Milonoff.