Overview

After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.

Cast

Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, Carola Braunbock, Milan Sládek, Herwart Grosse, Rolf Hoppe, Lissy Tempelhof, Irene Korb

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What is "Miss Butterfly" about?

After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.

When was "Miss Butterfly" released?

Miss Butterfly was released in 1966.

Who stars in "Miss Butterfly"?

The cast includes Melania Jakubisková, Christa Heiser, Carola Braunbock, Milan Sládek.