Bell's film captures the spectrum of emotions here: Abbie's desire for more as well as her fear, her parents' need to protect her as well as their wish to set her free.
Butterfly
Do you believe in parallel universes?
2015 · 1h 43m · N/A
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction
Directed by
Marco Berger
Overview
A sci-fi fantasy about two parallel worlds - one comic, the other dramatic - in which the so-called "Butterfly Effect" gives two people a new chance at love.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Abbie Evans is a dynamo.
Despite the obvious sadness at its heart, the doc benefits from an unforced optimism.
"Butterfly Girl" opts for a celebration of life over a fear of death to ultimately devastating effect.
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