The Butterfly Lifts the Cat Up

The Butterfly Lifts the Cat Up

1994 · 90 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

David Storm learned 10 years ago that he has MS. For this reason and without telling her he leaves his girlfriend, Linda. Now he lives alone and only his brother, Anton, has much contact with him.

Directed by Willeke van Ammelrooy

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