Marc Donato, Pascale Bussieres, Raoul Trujillo

Pete Carlton is a funny and intelligent 10-year-old boy, battling terminal brain cancer. Pete's ultimate wish is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on earth--the rare Blue Morpho, found only in the...( read more  read more... ) tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Pete's brave mother, Theresa--a 'single-mom' consumed by love--is determined to fulfill her child's dying wish and overcome any obstacle that stands in the way of his dream. The first crucial step is to convince Alan Osborn, a renowned entomologist and Pete's hero, to take her wheel-chair bound child into the rainforest on his quest. Alan is a passionate and rugged yet vulnerable man who--due partly to a secret that haunts him--prefers the company of insects over people. He is immediately dead-set against the idea. Through a fine blend of contemplation, manipulation, timing, luck, desperation and destiny, Alan finally agrees to bring Pete to the mystical and dangerous jungle. The promise is that the Morpho can be caught in one day. However, the elusive Blue Morpho evades capture, leading them on a life and death adventure that ultimately transforms their lives.

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Léa Pool

Release Date: February 20, 2004

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  • August 12, 2009
    This film was inspired by a true story. An amazing story at that because after Pete went to the jungle he miraculously became cancer-free. I guess being in nature, so pure and free, was a truly magical and healing experience. I thought this movie was inspiring and heartfelt and M...( read more)arc Donato did a good job playing his character. I believe this is a movie that should be seen by children all over the world because it encourages them to never stop dreaming, no matter what.
    Very nice movie overall. :)
  • May 1, 2009
    My daughter says a keeper.
  • January 20, 2009
    based on Charlton's review......
  • January 20, 2009
    true story,less than a year to live.
    great story,William Hurt & Marc Donato-I thought did great and cinematography was amazing.
  • December 23, 2008
    this is a great drama.
  • December 12, 2008
    no thanks not my kinda thing
  • October 9, 2008
    I understood n-u-t-h-i-n, i watched that in french without subtitles, my level of french is not advanced!
  • August 20, 2008
    Based on a true story. Filmed mostly in the rain forest. Excellent story.

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