December 5, 2009
Eh, I expected more.
Salma Hayek,
Marc Anthony,
Edward James Olmos,
Fernando Becerril,
Lumi Cavazos
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Based on the book by Julia Alvarez, this fact-based drama tells the story of a woman who, along with her family, found the courage to defy a corrupt dictator -- and paid a fearful price for their acti... read more
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August 24, 2010Outsatanding job of Salma Hayek , one of her best performance in a low budget movie, excellente cast in their roles ( specially the women) . It shows the reality of latin american countries , even todays day.
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December 5, 2009Not bad for a TV made movie. Good performances all around, and Salma Hayek clearly had a passion for her role, as she did in Frida. Nicely produced. Moving and at times disturbing. Good costumes.
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February 11, 2009This was a very touching movie. I really like it and recommend it to people who like watching historical changes.
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September 21, 2008This is a true story of living under a dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. The dictator was eventually assassinated
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November 7, 2007aweosme really inteesting educational in wars and times back then i really recommens it to girls it has a love story and a tragical death
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July 31, 2007Movie about how group of sister promotes freedom of their country, Dominican Republic, but they must pay the price of dead.
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July 1, 2007This movie is about part of my family in the Dominican Republic.
My uncle (my mom's oldest borther ), Manolo Tavarez Justo was Minerva Mirabal's husband.
In the movie, my uncle Manolo is played by Demian Bichir. Salma Hayek plays the role of Minerva Mirabal. -
June 9, 2007The story behind this very sad,I hope this film inspires others when it comes to violence against women. I sure do hope someone would remake this movie and give it some justice.
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March 15, 2007Not the best filming, but a great eye opener to the story of the butterflies in Santo Domingo. The 3 sisters brutally murdered by the Dictator General Trujillo.
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