Series synopsis
The Cry of the Butterflies, also known as El grito de las mariposas is a drama television series that premiered on Star+ on March 8, 2023. It was created by Juan Pablo Buscarini. It stars Sandy Hernández, Luis Alberto García, Susana Abaitua and Belén Rueda.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sandy Hernández as Minerva Mirabal
- Luis Alberto García as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
- Susana Abaitua as Arantxa Garmendia
- Belén Rueda as Pilar Macías
- Guillermo Toledo as Asier Garmendia
- Mercedes Sampietro as Arantxa Garmendia (en 1999)
- Héctor Noas as Petán
- Maridalia Hernández as Doña Chea Mirabal
Supporting cast
- Jairo Camargo as Enrique Mirabal
- Essined Aponte as Dede Mirabal
- Alina Robert as Patria Mirabal
- Camila Issa as María Teresa Mirabal)
- Sergio Borrero as Presentador Protocolar
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | March 8, 2023 | March 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dancing with the Devil Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances. |
March 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Two Roads Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999. |
March 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Test Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues. |
March 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Star+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2023 |
| Status | continue |