The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
| Release Date | September 24, 1999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | La lengua de las mariposas | |
| Runtime | 1h 36min | |
| Budget | $3,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $7,738,129 | |
| Language | Spanish, Galician, Latin | |
| Original Language | Spanish | |
| Production Countries | Spain | |
| Production Companies | TVGCanal+ EspañaLas Producciones del Escorpión S.L.TVEGrupo VozSogetel | |