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The Butterfly Circus (2009)

The Butterfly Circus (2009)

20 minutes EN Drama
At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels, they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman, he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.
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Official website: http://thebutterflycircus.com/
Production companies: Peacetree Productions
Production countries: United States of America

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