WHERE DO BUTTERFLIES GO WHEN THEY DIE?

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This is a short drama about Sofia, a woman who must take on the role as a caretaker for her ill father, Manny. She faces the challenge of grieving her father as she watches him fade from reality while also reflecting on past memories of her father from her childhood. While dealing with her hardship of caring for Manny, she finally finds peace and comfort realizing he is moving on to a better place.

Credits

Director(s):

Steven Loya-Montoya

Producer(s):

Jakob Kenzevich

Writer(s):

Steven Loya Montoya

Cast:

Olivia Vela, Luis Espinoza, Amaris Carillo, Michael Lee

Cinematographer(s):

Alexandra Sullivan

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