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Purple Butterfly

Purple Butterfly

Purple Butterfly
2003 2h 7m6.6

Purple Butterfly

“United by Passion. Divided by Fate.”

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Ding Hui is a member of Purple Butterfly, a powerful resistance group in Japanese occupied Shanghai. An unexpected encounter reunites her with Itami, an ex-lover and officer with a secret police unit tasked with dismantling Purple Butterfly.

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DirectorLou Ye
ScreenplayLou Ye
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 4, 2003
CountryChina
Languagezh
Runtime2h 7m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes21
GenresWar, Drama, History
StudioShanghai Film Studio, Lou Yi
Original紫蝴蝶
Purple Butterfly
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Cast

Zhang Ziyi

Zhang Ziyi

Cynthia / Ding Hui

Liu Ye

Liu Ye

Szeto

Feng Yuanzheng

Feng Yuanzheng

Xie Ming

Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamura

Hidehiko Itami

Li Bingbing

Li Bingbing

Tang Yiling

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Kin Ei

Yamamoto

Leni Lan

Leni Lan

Ah Zi

Yao Anlian

Yao Anlian

Wang Kai

Wang Kai

Brother

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purple Butterfly

Where can I watch Purple Butterfly?

Purple Butterfly (2003) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Purple Butterfly about?

Ding Hui is a member of Purple Butterfly, a powerful resistance group in Japanese occupied Shanghai. An unexpected encounter reunites her with Itami, an ex-lover and officer with a secret police unit tasked with dismantling Purple Butterfly.

Who directed Purple Butterfly?

Purple Butterfly (2003) was directed by Lou Ye. The film is a War, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 7m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is Purple Butterfly?

Purple Butterfly runs 2h 7m (127 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 21 votes. Genre: War, Drama.

Is Purple Butterfly worth watching?

Purple Butterfly is rated 6.6/10 by 21 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for War and Drama fans.