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Butterfly

Butterfly is a heartfelt and sensitive drama about the complex relationship between separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, and their division in opinion over how to support their youngest child, Max. From a young age, Max has identified as a girl but has tried to suppress these feelings in an attempt to earn Stephen's approval. When Max's feelings become increasingly distressing, Stephen seizes the opportunity to return to live at the family home, hoping to encourage male bonding and prove himself to Vicky. What unfolds is the greatest challenge and test of love and understanding imaginable. The social transitioning of Max to Maxine is initially thwarted because of the clear division of opinion between Vicky and Stephen.

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Cast & Crew See All

Emmett J Scanlan
Stephen Duffy
Callum Booth-Ford
Maxine Duffy
Anna Friel
Vicky Duffy

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Fri, Jan 18, 201945 mins

Max's elder sister Lily encourages him to embrace his feminine identity, their mother Vicky fears the consequences and a furious Stephen is driven to a terrible revelation.

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Awards

  • 2019 - RTS North West Television Award - Male Performance in a Single Drama - nominated
  • 2019 - RTS Television Award - Mini-Series - nominated

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