Series synopsis
Butterfly Breath, also known as Pili Pala is a British drama television series that premiered on S4C on September 9, 2019. It stars Sian Reese-Williams and Rhys ap Trefor.
Three women contend with the weighty repercussions of a fraught medical decision, in this heart-rending Welsh drama. Sara is a fetal consultant who takes on her best friend, Elin, as a patient. But when Elin experiences complications, the midwife raises questions that put Sara's career at risk and her personal life under unbearable strain.
Premise
Three women contend with the weighty repercussions of a fraught medical decision, in this heart-rending Welsh drama. Sara is a fetal consultant who takes on her best friend, Elin, as a patient. But when Elin experiences complications, the midwife raises questions that put Sara's career at risk and her personal life under unbearable strain.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sian Reese-Williams as Sara
- Rhys ap Trefor as Dygi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 9, 2019 | September 29, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode1 While pregnant Elin anxiously awaits the outcome of her latest test, her friend and obstetrician Sara reassures her, but the result leaves them both reeling. Elin is faced with the most difficult decision she has ever had to make, and Sara wrestles with a choice between protocol and what she feels is right for her friend. |
September 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The decision is made and the wheels set in motion. But Elin questions her choices. Elin confides in Sara's husband Dygi. The outcome becomes much more complicated than anyone expected. |
September 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sara's career is threatened. She has never questioned the loyalty of her friends but their statements are contributing to Sara's dire situation. Her husband Dygi makes a startling confession. |
September 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | S4C |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2019 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |