North American Premiere
The Butterfly Lovers
| 95 MINUTES | Mandarin
Jo is too smart and too audacious for ancient China. Held back by a society where girls are forbidden to go to school and expected to accept arranged marriages, she talks her father into letting her dress up as a boy to get an education. At school she meets Leon, a classmate who soon becomes her soulmate. When Leon learns Jo's true identity, he is overjoyed. Unfortunately, her parents have other plans for her -- plans that include betrothal to an ugly, wart-nosed man. As the wedding day approaches, Leon is devastated, but bold Jo determines to marry him -- no matter what new form their love may have to take. This animated retelling of an ancient Chinese legend, which prefigures Romeo and Juliet, beautifully expresses the theme of everlasting love, proving once again the old adage that butterflies are free.
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
