Butterflies
2016, Russian. Directed by Dmitriy Kubasov.
Alexey is shooting a movie about himself. He is in search of a boyfriend. Everything would be alright, if Alexey's mother could accept his sexuality. Alexey comes to visit her and admits that he likes boys, saying 'Don't you anticipate any grandchildren from me'. We find Alexey at Tarkovsky film festival, where he apparently came to rest. Alexey meets Grisha, and a stormy holiday romance begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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Butterflies is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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- Released
- 26 October 2016
- Original title
- Бабочки
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Dmitriy Kubasov
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How long is Butterflies?
Butterflies runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Butterflies have a post-credits scene?
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Butterflies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Butterflies on?
Butterflies is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Butterflies?
If you liked Butterflies, try Van Gogh: Painted with Words, All That Breathes, Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet.
Who directed Butterflies?
Butterflies (2016) was directed by Dmitriy Kubasov and stars Alexey Artemiev, Gregory Orlov, Alexey Bokov.