The Cry of the Butterflies

6.7
2023

This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.

Production

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Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 2023

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1. Dancing with the Devil

7.0

Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

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2. Two Roads

7.0

Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

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3. The Test

7.0

Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

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4. Peaks and Valleys

7.0

Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

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5. The Price of Dreams

7.0

Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

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6. The Hunted

7.0

The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

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7. You'll Be Gipsy

7.0

Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

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8. The Moment of Truth

7.0

Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

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9. Bring Jimmy Alves

7.0

Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

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10. Let Us Die with Our Boots On

7.0

Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

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11. June 14

7.0

Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

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12. Make It Look Like an Accident

7.0

Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

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13. Kill or Be Killed

7.0

Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.

Cast

Photo of Sandy Hernández

Sandy Hernández

Minerva Mirabal

Photo of Luis Alberto García

Luis Alberto García

Rafael Leónidas Trujillo

Photo of Susana Abaitua

Susana Abaitua

Arantxa Garmendia

Photo of Belén Rueda

Belén Rueda

Pilar Macías

Photo of Guillermo Toledo

Guillermo Toledo

Asier Garmendia

Photo of Mercedes Sampietro

Mercedes Sampietro

Arantxa Garmendia (en 1999)

Photo of Maridalia Hernández

Maridalia Hernández

Doña Chea Mirabal

Photo of Jairo Camargo

Jairo Camargo

Enrique Mirabal

Photo of Essined Aponte

Essined Aponte

Dede Mirabal

Photo of Alina Robert

Alina Robert

Patria Mirabal

Photo of Camila Issa

Camila Issa

María Teresa Mirabal)

Photo of Sergio Borrero

Sergio Borrero

Presentador Protocolar

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