Set in the 1930's, on the brink of the Spanish Civil War, Butterfly explores an extraordinary relationship between a shy young boy, Moncho, and his compassionate teacher, Don Gregorio. In the tradition of Cinema Paradiso, Moncho and Don Gregorio form a heartwarming bond which fortifies and prepares young Moncho for his entry in this increasingly frightening world. On July 18, 1936, their world is shaken when the Spanish Civil War erupts and the boy and his hero brace themselves for the traumatic surprises that lay ahead. Butterfly is a tale that is destined to touch every heart on an extraordinary level.