Butterfly/Bataplai

Butterfly/Bataplai 2023 Directed by Veialu Aila-Unsworth

Raya loves makeup but her family does not. She’s torn between her secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family’s strict religious beliefs. In a nightmare, she receives a profound message from her Papua New Guinean ancestor who encourages her to look at her Indigenous culture for answers.

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Production Company Visual Communications

Release Date 5 May 2023

8 mins