The Home of Dark Butterflies(2008)
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A past to forget - a future to find
The Home of Dark Butterflies 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.
The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) is a drama film directed by Dome Karukoski, released on January 11, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen and Pertti Sveholm. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Dome Karukoski
- Writers:
- Marko Leino, Leena Lander
- Producers:
- Markus Selin
- Cinematographer:
- Pini Hellstedt
- Composer:
- Panu Aaltio
- Production:
- Solar Films
- Budget:
- $2,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) Trailer
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The Home of Dark Butterflies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Niilo Syväoja
Niilo Syväoja
as Juhani
Tommi Korpela
as Harjula
Kati Outinen
as Tyyne
Pertti Sveholm
as Erik
Eero Milonoff
as Salmi
- Niko Vakkuri
Niko Vakkuri
as Hämäläinen
Iiro Panula
as Sulkava
- Ville Saksela
Ville Saksela
as Rinne
- Henri Huttunen
Henri Huttunen
as Simola
- Roope Karisto
Roope Karisto
as Sjöblom
- Marjut Maristo
Marjut Maristo
as Vanamo
Kristiina Halttu
as Irene
Key crew
Directed by Dome Karukoski, written by Marko Leino and Leena Lander, produced by Markus Selin.
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The Home of Dark Butterflies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Home of Dark Butterflies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Home of Dark Butterflies online?
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The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Elisa Viihde, Telia Play and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Home of Dark Butterflies?
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The main cast of The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) includes Niilo Syväoja, Tommi Korpela, Kati Outinen, Pertti Sveholm and Eero Milonoff. The film was directed by Dome Karukoski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Home of Dark Butterflies released?
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The Home of Dark Butterflies was released on January 11, 2008 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Home of Dark Butterflies worth watching?
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The Home of Dark Butterflies (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Home of Dark Butterflies?
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