The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect

1995 · 110 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Romance

Luis, a Spanish student, goes to London to get a course in Economics. He lives at a house the neighbor of her aunt, but when she broke up with her husband, Luis goes to live with her.

Directed by Fernando Colomo · Written by Fernando Colomo

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