LITTLE BUTTERFLIES

LITTLE BUTTERFLIES

11 min · Drama, Romance

Mona and Pénélope, ages 9 and 10 years old, have a blossoming, intimate, pure friendship. Under the watchful eyes of a protective mother, a seemingly harmless incident takes a devastating magnitude, deeply altering their bond. At the heart of a spontaneous interaction, an identity ceases to exist and a new one takes form.

Directed by Coco Baudelle · Written by Coco Baudelle

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