A Pin for the Butterfly

Nan
1h 53m
1995
4.8 /10 (4)

Overview

Communism seen through the eyes of a young girl who watches her beloved uncle struggle with the oppressive government .

Country : Czech Republic, United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1995-02-16

Top Billed Cast

Joan Plowright

Grandma

Ian Bannen

Grandpa

Hugh Laurie

Uncle

Imogen Stubbs

Mother

Florence Hoath

Marushka

Ian Hogg

Great Uncle

Stevan Rimkus

Vasil

Rosalie Crutchley

Anna

Janet Henfrey

Mrs. Veverka

Stephen Jenn

Tomáš Hanák

Jánošík

Charles Pemberton

Černík

Georgia Warren

Andrea

Peter Gideon

Míša

Andrew Taylor

Adam

Alex Kingston

Mrs. Solomon

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