Swallowtail Butterfly
"This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown."
Originally released in 1996. Swallowtail Butterfly is a drama/crime film. directed by Shunji Iwai. With a runtime of 2h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, and Chara
Synopsis
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 28m
148 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (94 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- OORONG-SHA
- Pony Canyon
- Nippon Herald Films
- Fuji Television Network
- Ace Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallowtail Butterfly about?
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly was directed by Shunji Iwai.
How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
When was Swallowtail Butterfly released?
Swallowtail Butterfly was released on September 14, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swallowtail Butterfly?
The main cast of Swallowtail Butterfly includes Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara, Hiroshi Mikami, Andy Hui Chi-On.