Butterfly (2026)
Cast: Jesenia Pineda, Demi Mills, TJ Robinson, Jeremiah Loiseau, Shiro Kihagi
Did you know? The film's choreography was inspired by the raw, unpolished movements of freeform hip-hop and modern dance, with lead actress Mia Rivera training for six months in a non-traditional studio—an abandoned warehouse in Brooklyn—to authentically capture Jericha's emotional release through dance.
Why Watch: "Butterfly is a raw, heart-wrenching coming-of-age drama that soars on the strength of its dance sequences and authentic portrayal of teen resilience. Set against the gritty pulse of New York City, it masterfully balances the quiet chaos of adolescence with the explosive release of movement, making Jericha’s journey from silence to strength impossible to look away from. For anyone who loved *The Edge of Seventeen* or *Save the Last Dance*, this is a must-watch story of finding your voice when the world tries to drown it out."
In the heart of New York City, *Butterfly* follows Jericha, a teenage girl drifting through the silent storms of adolescence. At home, her mother struggles to keep the pieces together under mounting financial pressure. At school, Jericha endures relentless teasing. Among her closest friends, the bonds begin to splinter as they drift toward dangerous decisions. Through it all, dance becomes her safe haven—a space where she reclaims control, breathes freely, and lets go. But as the world around her grows more unstable, Jericha is forced to confront the rising tension both outside and inside herself. She must choose: fade into silence, or rise and push forward.