A Pin for the Butterfly
1995 · 113 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama
Communism seen through the eyes of a young girl who watches her beloved uncle struggle with the oppressive government .
Directed by Susan Kodicek · Written by Susan Kodicek
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Joan Plowright Grandma -
Ian Bannen Grandpa -
Hugh Laurie Uncle -
Imogen Stubbs Mother -
Florence Hoath Marushka -
Ian Hogg Great Uncle -
Stevan Rimkus Vasil -
Rosalie Crutchley Anna -
Janet Henfrey Mrs. Veverka -
Stephen Jenn -
Tomáš Hanák Jánošík - C Charles Pemberton Černík
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