From 1930 to 1961, General Leonidas Trujillo held absolute power in the Dominican Republic.
His secret collaboration with the church, intellectuals, nobility and the press is the foundation of his dictatorship.
The way to maintain his power is quite simple: kill anyone who opposes it.
More than 30,000 people sentenced to death during the regime were frightening...
Ridiculous, things that we forget...
... small moments that we insert in our minds.
Maybe we put it there for safekeeping...
... so it won't get dull and lose its light because it's too much handling.
Maybe we know the time will come...
... when we need to remember this memory.
Remembering splendor, flies high with the wind like a butterfly.
It didn't occur to me about a happier time in my life...
... besides my childhood with my sisters at Ojo de Agua.
Dede, Patria, Minerva, Mate!
- Dinner is ready! - Street!
- stupid rabbit. - Minerva!
Enter your room, now!
You're not fair, Papa.
Daddy doesn't need to be lectured on the principle of justice, Minerva Mirabal.
But it was an accident.
Dede and Patria didn't break the plate, they just dropped it. The one who destroys it.
Come on, Papa, they're just trying to help Mama arrange the table. No one is hurt.
They must learn about the value of goods.
Dominican Republic, 1938
IN THIS HOUSE, TRUJILLO IS THE LEADER Okay, we have an agreement for Papa.
They break 2 plates, 1 glass and 1 cup, the amount is 3 pesos.
- We have agreed... - Eat your food.
We agreed that Papa could deduct 10 cents from our pocket money...
... for the next 8 weeks, but allow my younger siblings to leave the house.
Minerva will debate Louise in St. Peter's Fort.
I'm just trying to help my younger siblings.
- He represents us. - He's our lawyer.
Just what we need in this country, skirt on the bench.
Which brings me to the next topic. School registration is 2 weeks away.
You can forget about that.
But why?
Papa doesn't want you to go to school alone, without being accompanied by family.
I'm not alone if Papa allows my younger brothers to come with me.
Enrique, you have money. And most importantly, our social status.
Now our daughters need it to get education.
And our Patria, if he becomes a nun...
How could anyone want to sacrifice a good shirt to wear that horrible dress?
That's not sacrifice at all.
That is a waste of a beautiful girl. That is the reality.
After all, if all my little chickens leave, what will I be?
Who will help me on business?
I will stay and help you, Papa.
See right? It's done.
- Nothing's wrong. - Dede will stay with Papa.
You are working as I said. No one can leave this house!
- Dah, Minerva. - Dah.
Dah, Papa. thanks.
- Minerva. - Thank you mama.
- Be careful. Minerva, alright. - Yes, Mama.
And may God bless you.
We should stay at home, where we are.
How do we know where we are? We only know the farm.
Thank you.
Our holy mother, Mother of the abbot...
... our family and country, and beloved President Trujillo.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Take this.
I don't want your gift.
This is not a gift. This is a sign of friendship.
As a sinner, all women tend to experience pain now in their lives.
And the disease comes in the form of blood...
... blood which is sin our ancestors, Adam and Eve.
As soon as you feel that you might have new complications in your body...
... you have to come to me.
So, the donkey rises above from him-the donkey...
... and he put it urinating in terms of his urine.
Then, donkey, he started making really loud noise...
... and the donkey kicked his hind leg.
Humans also do it. Your father...
My father is dead.
That means, your uncle and aunt...
My uncle has also died.
I'm sure all of you know that now we are really lucky.
Our generous benefactors will honor us through his visit to Inmaculada Concepci n.
President Trujillo is always generous with our school...
... and we want this to be a special opportunity to respect it.
One day, on October 24, 1981...
... Rafael Leonidas Trujillo was born.
Our homeland was born again that day.
We feel very honored for visiting our guests today...
... we love, President Trujillo.
For the sake of my homeland, for the sake of my people...
... I have to do more than ever.
The country is the future, and we must make history.
The future will be bright for brave people, hard workers...
... and we will deal with it with confidence...
... protected by our commitment to serve humanity.
"I am the shackled homeland. " How dare I expect freedom from my misery?
"Oh, freedom, take your crossbow."
I'm free!
Thank you to our victory and generous blessed! Trujillo's life!
Good appearance. What is your name?
Minerva Mirabal.
You're very beautiful, Minerva.
And brave. I'll remember that name.
Life of Trujillo!
Open your eyes, Minerva.
You talked against El Jefe, and abrakadabra, you disappeared.
If your family asks a lot, abracadabra, they also disappear.
This is not true, Sinita. Who told you this?
You don't listen to me, right?
He killed my father, my brothers, my uncles...
... as he killed thousands of people in this country.
Now listen to me.
There are lots of things you don't know about your General Trujillo.
Hey, look. Look, let's see.
Where do they take Lina?
Lina never returned to school. There are outstanding issues.
She lives in a big house, she gave birth to baby Trujillo...
... he was banished to Miami.
All I know is he's gone. So is Shinita.
He disappeared. And I'm afraid to find out the reason.
We're almost there. Look, it's Poquita's house.
We spent five years together at school.
On the way back home, I realized a reality...
... that maybe all the experiences I have experienced are meaningless.
And that's where I am, with all my knowledge...
... back to where I started, agriculture.
Mate, stop worrying about your nails!
Jaimi came.
Hey, welcome home!
Jaimi, nice to meet you!
- How are you doing? - OK, how are you?
- OK. - Jaimito!
Patria, how are you? Minerva, how are you?
This is Virgilio Morales, lecturer in college.
Hello.
And this is Patria, Minerva, Dede and Mate.
Jaimi told me that she has a beautiful cousin...
... but this doesn't make sense.
What a polite young man.
- What lesson did you teach at the university, Lio? - I teach law.
Minerva wants to be a lawyer.
- Which country? - Here in this country.
Last I heard, women are not permitted to study the law.
You won't win a big one with two eggs in your hand.
I want you to read this. An essay by Jose Mart , a Cuban freedom fighter.
- I know who is Jose Mart . - So you read it?
No.
You can release it. I've been good at reading since I was 6 years old.
Lio, let's go!
Come in, Minerva. This is fun.
Come on, come on in.
That's how it is. It is beautiful.
Have you read this?
"Enemies threaten peace on campus"
Don't you care what happened to us?
Good morning.
- Do you two know about that? - About what?
Demonstration on campus last week.
Led by a group of young professors, Virgilio Morales among them.
"Enemies of the country," so written here.
Mama, people who believe in from a fair government...
... is the enemy of the country at this time.
Minerva, do you want to get us all killed?
What kind of government makes us afraid to speak in our own home?
Where do the walls have ears...
... and every household has someone on the payroll.
So be careful talking, Minerva Mirabal.
You can't meet the young man again, good in this house or anywhere.
Do you understand?
But Mama already heard Lio's thoughts, and Mama liked it.
At that time Mama did not know that it was communist thinking.
You will get yourself killed if you continue to fight them.
They should do it immediately, because I will leave this country.
When I arrived at my pick up place.
I don't understand why you want to make it the atmosphere gets messed up like this.
Why don't you just leave it?
Because this is not enough, Dede. Do you not understand?
This regime is crazy!
Do you know that Trujillo has a secret campaign...
... to make our population whiter than it really is?
He secretly killed thousands of Haitian black people...
... which crosses the border because...
... he thinks that they contaminate the Dominican race.
- Okay, you hear him. - Open.
- What did you put in this? - Just clothes.
Right here.
Look at me. I will send you a letter.
What are you doing?
Lio.
You can walk.
- You may pass. - Street.
Minerva, what are you doing? Come back here! Back.
Open the hood. Okay.
Minerva!
- It's okay. - What did he do?
It's okay, just calm down.
Lio.
Welcome to the revolution...
... Butterfly (Butterfly).
Let's go.
I didn't expect you to drop Trujillo from a mountain in another country.
I can't do it if I'm dead.
But if I stay here, I won't be able to survive, Minerva.
I will still fight the regime, but from a safe distance.
That's my ride.
- Will you send me a letter? - Every day.
I have to go.
I have not fully understood the revolution.
All I understand is that it makes it far from me.
And without him, my life feels empty.
Patria's life experienced an unexpected period, and when it came from her,
not as we expected.
Thank you very much.
- Is there something for me, Papa? - No, not today.
Your friend from Inmaculada must be very busy...
... taking care of the marriage and child rather than writing a letter.
You should be looking for a nice guy from a nice family and marry him.
There are no good men from good families who want to marry a lawyer.
That's not you, and you will never be a lawyer.
When will you be back in real life?
Dah, Minerva.
Since the last time I saw you, Minerva,
no day has passed without thinking about you.
Even though this is the fourth letter I sent to you without reply...
... I can't stop hoping... I'm far from you.
Disappeared in these mountains, I've never felt this close to anyone.
I still haven't heard from you. I imagine kissing your lips and talking...
I will send you a letter. And I will send you a letter until we are free...
How dare he get into my office!
That's to remind you how to respect your father.
- You don't respect me anymore. - I tried to protect you.
I know at least 3 of his friends Virgilio who have disappeared.
You won't be safe if you connect with him.
Enrique, Cap. Pe a comes to see you.
Cap. Pe a, for what do we have this honor?
President Trujillo is asking for your daughter Minerva's presence...
... at the party he held at the palace.
You and your beautiful daughters are also invited.
We don't need to be respected like that, Cap. Pe a.
Besides, I feel unwell lately.
The president will lose you, madam.
For others, this is a party I won't miss.
Good afternoon.
Your table is over there.
No, no, my dear. El Jefe invited you at the table.
That is an honor. There, my daughter.
Don't worry, we are here.
here.
You are here.
Enjoy.
- Your Majesty. - Don Manuel, how are you?
Ambassador, nice to meet you.
No, I've never met him.
Can I have an honor?
- You are a beautiful dancer. - Thank you.
After all, women from El Cibao are beautiful dancers.
Is your wife from El Cibao?
I'm talking about the national treasure that I'm holding in my hand.
I don't feel like a national treasure.
Why not? You are a gem.
I felt I was wasting my time at Ojo de Agua.
You have to come to the capital.
That's what I keep telling Papa. I want to go to law school here.
- Women are not permitted to enter law school here. - They will allow if you are told.
Universities are not good for women.
Your medal hurts me.
Excuse me.
Is there anything else I can do for you?
Release him.
Please Jefe, let me take my daughter home.
That is a stupid act.
I will telegram El Jefe's apology. He will understand, Patria.
Right, Papa. Do it before things get worse.
What do you want me to do? He squeezed my ass.
Minerva.
- That is a spontaneous reaction. - You don't need to slap Trujillo.
You should think first.
Maybe if I think about it first, I will do the same.
Because if I let him squeeze my ass, next time he will squeeze my breasts...
Minerva! Mother will not tolerate words like this in this house.
Minerva does what her conscience says. There is nothing to blame.
An apologetic telegram. He will understand.
- Good morning. - Mr. Enrique Mirabal.
She's my husband. What do you want?
Cap. Pe a wants to see her soon.
Is everything okay, Minerva?
Enrique! Someone is looking for you.
Why did you pick him up? For how long?
I don't know.
Why Papa?
Don't worry, Minerva. You will fix it.
I'm sorry, Papa.
Take care of your mother.
Papa will be back soon, surely.
Enrique.
No, I can't do anything else.
We are looking for a prisoner, Enrique Mirabal.
We've been here for 2 weeks, and you haven't told us where he is.
This document must be properly stamped so we can help you.
This document has been correctly stamped for 2 days.
Look again.
Talk to Capt. Pe a. It seems that he has a special interest in your case.
I tried to handle it here, but the command came directly from above.
- He sent a telegram. - Yes I know.
He's just a farmer.
He doesn't want to be involved with any problems.
What was he charged with?
Whatever it is, I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding.
That means it can be solved. Can you bring us to meet him?
It would be better for all of us if we follow orders.
Isn't that right, Miss Minerva?
I will do anything to ensure that my father is fine.
Listen, Miss Minerva, don't get me wrong.
I'm a respectable man, but honestly...
... I'm sure there are ways that you can help your father.
Thank you, gentlemen.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Wait over there near the table.
Miss Minerva Mirabal.
You leave a significant impression in my police department.
Please sit down.
Jefe, I came to beg for my father's release.
Please sit down.
I want to invite you here, to the palace...
... until our business is complete.
I have to ask my mother for permission first, she's waiting for me in the car.
I'm sure he will be very honored with your hospitality.
Let's leave it to the will of fate, want?
The results of the dice whisk.
If you win, I will do everything so...
... you, your father and your mother out of here together.
If you lose, I will do everything so...
... your mother and father came out together from here, and you stayed.
Is that why my father was detained?
I'm sure he must be wondering. Right, right?
Let me raise the bet, Jefe.
How is it?
If I win, you will let go of my father...
... and you will allow me to enter law school.
And if you lose?
Then you will release my father, and you will get your wish.
Congratulations.
You can still play a role.
I'm not interested in bound relationships.
Win or lose, with me or fight me.
That's what I believe. You can leave.
Enrique, what have they done to you?
I've improved, much better.
I just hope the music doesn't damage the yucca.
We don't plant yucca anymore, Papa.
Every time there is a party, it will be broken.
We must stop feeding pigs.
Enrique, the yucca is fine, so is the pig.
We are forgiven.
Mistress.
I'm sorry.
Thank you, Cap. Pe a.
Miss, your father is a good person.
He died in this way,
My father has a strong stance. He died of torture.
You said that because you were sad.
Jefe asked me to convey his condolences deepest...
... and give this to you.
He killed our father, Minerva.
Putting you in law school won't make it better.
How can you receive gifts from murderers?
Because this is the only way so that I can fight back.
I take the train again, this time alone.
I have to win the fight against Trujillo, which has made me lose.
- Minerva, be careful. - Send a letter, don't forget.
- Take care of yourself. - I love you. Bye.
General Trujillo is the leader of the country and government...
... the administration of the country and our national armed forces.
He runs the law, executes several state businesses...
... and is an link in international relations.
Lio.
I know your friend Lio.
After he left the country, he sent us a letter in prison...
... ask if anyone saw you in law school.
We all laughed hearing the woman received.
He said he called you Butterfly.
Manolo Tavares, but more call me Polo.
Minerva Mirabal.
Butterfly, so you are here.
That's right.
How can you be accepted here?
I bet with Satan and I win.
Why did Lio come back even though he knew he was in danger?
He didn't come back.
Trujillo hunts down enemies like dogs wherever they are.
Why doesn't everyone know this?
Most people don't want to know. They are scared.
I want to know, and I want to do something about this.
Fear is the best breeding ground for this regime.
Everyone in this country lives in fear.
Everyone can only be quiet, take care of their own business...
... pretending not to know the reality.
Then, one day, something happened, and you couldn't turn again.
You're afraid to get involved, doesn't want to fight...
... because you know, you realize, that everyone you care about...
... no longer safe.
That's right. My brother was criminalized for being out of work.
He was taken by the police and was accused of vagrancy.
Nobody can tell me where he is.
I'm sure he's in one of the camps that Trujillo has in the field.
They treat him like an inmate and tell him to work to death.
The police say that such camps do not exist.
According to them, there is nothing else...
... except the great Trujillo.
That's the biggest problem we face.
Trying to make people understand reality.
That's what we need to do.
Educating people about what happened in this country.
Friends, this is a law student who wants to work with us.
His name is Butterfly.
Continue, Butterfly.
Polo and I made a list of missing people last month.
There are more than 300 names.
We need to duplicate it and distribute it...
... so people know what Trujillo has done.
This, press down. Yes, that is so.
Right here.
Everything, please pay attention.
Palomino will take the box, here at Bella Vista.
And we will send it to the warehouse by all means. Okay?
This is very important.
Open it.
Mate, what are you doing here?
I ran away. I can go crazy in the village all the time.
Now it's even more boring, after Patria has children again and again.
- And Dede, being a new bride, you don't... - Mate, you can't stay here.
I won't make a problem, I can sleep on the couch or on the floor.
- This place looks good. - Yes, but...
- Where did you get this furniture? - You have to go back.
- What is that? - It is nothing.
- There are no men here, right? - No, come on.
Mama must be very worried about you. You can't just run away.
Where are we going?
The bus station is only a few blocks away.
You will get home before midnight. I will contact Mama and make up stories.
- Whatever you want. - What is wrong with you?
Mate, you won't like it here. This city...
I don't know, just trust. You will not feel at home here.
You're like that again, treating me like a fool, I'm not a kid anymore.
I am able to make my own decisions.
And I have decided to live in this city and get a life.
I will sleep on the streets if necessary, but I will not return.
OK. You're right, Mate.
But sorry, you can't stay with me.
I'll help you find a place to stay for tonight. This, you need money.
I don't need your help. I don't know you anymore.
Mate.
You did the right thing. You protect it.
Are you okay? Can I help you?
Butterfly has become our inspiration.
- Butterfly? - That's a pseudonym.
I'm Leandro, but I'm known as Palomino.
I think from today, we will have more than one Butterfly, right?
Palomino, come on.
Give the glue.
Palomino! Let's go.
- What are you doing here? - Just like you.
Right.
Or he will be released to his parents or the closest family...
... if they promise to take care of him...
... and make it a productive person.
Do you think we are productive people or just a pair of fools?
- What do you mean? - Do you know.
Maybe dreaming of things that will never happen.
Yes, probably. But I better die...
... rather than living without doing anything...
Me, Minerva Mirabal...
... accept you, Manolo Tavares, to be my husband.
I promise to be your lover and friend, your allies in conflict and adventure...
... your biggest enemy and admirer.
Life of Manolo and Minerva!
Congratulations.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations.
Do a Minerva Mirabal.
It seems that the university has educated you well.
Thank you, Jefe.
Destiny is kind to you. I just hope it's not just temporary.
I promise that I will allow you to enter in law school.
Never said that you will be allowed to practice law.
After all, you're a wife now, will soon be a mother.
You've tried enough so far.
Congratulations.
Figueroa, Esteban.
- Thank you, sir. - Congratulations.
- Ramirez, Juan. - Congratulations.
- What is this? What happened? - He planned this for a long time.
He has been waiting for this moment for so long.
An unhappy period will come for him.
God bless you, my child...
We try to keep giving information to the community...
... but Trujillo's regime works faster than our capabilities.
He feeds the people a favorite dictator's menu.
Bread and fear.
How are you, my love? You want?
Manolo?
The birth of Minou made me want to forget everything.
Do you know where Amarmanos is?
But the murder of my friends made me come back to reality.
Nothing is safe here.
Run away! Run!
They've arrived!
Manolito!
Minou, how are you?
Patria, I need your help.
I'll go far with Manolo.
I hope you want to look after Minou and Manolito until we return.
What if you don't return? Have you thought about it?
Mom is very worried about you and Mate, about what you did in the capital.
We do what must be done.
Leave your children behind? What is that to do?
I can't be a part of whatever you do.
You choose for yourself, and I choose for me and my family.
Then ask yourself what do you choose for you and your family?
You can't hide because that's a stupid thing, Patria.
Minerva, I will look after your children.
Thank you, sister.
At least tell us where you are going.
You shouldn't.
When I left Patria's house, my heart raged.
I can't bear to leave my children, but I want them to have a better life.
I pray that they will understand.
Hold this.
Push back.
Be careful.
Minerva, what has happened on this earth?
Mama, I am prohibited from practicing law so I carry out shipping business now.
I need a place to store these fruits for a few days.
Palomino, are you okay?
I'm very worried about you.
I'm worried about myself.
Come on, we have to dismantle it.
- What are the contents of the boxes? - You don't need to know.
- What will you do with it? - Bury it.
here?
Are you crazy? People will see you. No, let's bring it to the back of my house.
OK.
- What did you do to us, Patria? - I can't tell them to leave, Pedrito.
One problem is bringing them in...
... and another problem is hiding their weapons in our land!
They're my sisters, and this is my father's land.
They will leave the truck and the crate here...
... whatever it contains and doesn't care what you say.
I will not drive them away.
Hi. Please.
We know that some of you in this church support the idea of movement.
- So what do you want? - To join the struggle and fight.
Are you talking about violence?
No, we talked about the church helping us...
... to convey to the people and tell them the truth.
This is not just a struggle for armed people, Father. This is for everyone.
Students, workers, mothers, fathers, even some rich people.
We want you to organize your congregation...
... and contacting other pastors to do the same thing, Father.
We need everyone. There is not much that can be done by Trujillo to the church.
Do you support us, Father?
Yes.
For a long time, our small island has been ruled by the iron-handed dictator.
He has silenced people who fight...
... and detain anyone who talks about freedom.
This regime is based on fear, violence and oppression.
But this is the time for us to fight to finish him off.
All Dominican people must unite _ against the tyranny of General Trujillo.
He is responsible for political crimes that have destroyed our country.
Be careful.
This struggle is not only for men, but also for women.
We cannot allow our children to grow in this tyranny.
We must fight against it.
We must be prepared to sacrifice everything, even our lives if necessary.
Both of you, bring the dog back.
Search the side!
Check other trucks behind.
Minerva Mirabal.
- Butterfly is still alive. - Shut up!
- I'm still alive too. Nicolas is still alive. - Esteban is still alive.
- Cayetano is still alive. - Manolo!
Is Manolo still alive?
- Let's go! - Manolo!
I'll make it easy for you.
I want the names of all your group members.
Names.
Do you want to see your husband die here?
Funny, things we forget.
And now I'm struggling to remember to convince myself that I'm still alive.
My father's eyes, Lio's voice.
Laugh my children.
Manolo's hand, love, justice.
Your family is safe and healthy.
Your husband is still alive, but he was transferred.
I don't know where.
- Who are you? - Butterfly life.
I thought you would never come back. What did they do to you?
None. Please leave me alone for a moment.
There is a donkey pulling a flower can.
What is the color of the donkey?
The color is gray, its body is plump.
It is a fat donkey who has long, weak ears.
Minerva, here look!
You have to see.
I brought a bucket for you.
Live Butterfly.
Blessed you, brother.
What is that?
"Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt has agreed...
... with the United Union Organization...
... stated that the Dominican government was involved in an attempt to attack him."
This really happened.
Finally it really happened.
Don't be afraid of them.
They are investigating the treatment of political prisoners.
But remember, there is a microphone.
My name is Roberto Arroyo from Colombia.
We represent the Organization of American Unity.
Miss Mirabal, how is your cell?
Comfortable.
Did you and other prisoners get tortured?
No, we are treated very well here.
Do you have complaints?
Only...
... want to be home with my family.
Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal.
- Men? Have you heard from them? - Not.
Minou.
Come on, walk. Thank God.
I'm very proud of you.
This is not always. You will make it better.
- You have to go out of the room. - Can not. Too crowded.
- Too crowded? - Sound, light, life.
Minerva, you have to be strong again. We need to get our husband out.
Corpus Christi.
Live Butterfly.
God bless Butterfly.
Mrs. Minerva? Good morning.
I have some good news for you.
I just found out if your husbands are safe and sound.
So I ask for your sake, and finally I know...
... that they are placed in a different prison.
I collected information, it turns out they were all being transferred to Puerto Plata.
El Jefe guarantees that you are allowed to visit them.
Please tell El Jefe that we thank you for the kindness.
Later you can deliver it yourself.
He will stop by your house on his way to San Julian...
... to hear your thanks.
Minerva, what's wrong?
We all know what the problem is. Today people pay attention to us.
If we welcome Trujillo in our house and pay tribute to him...
... as if nothing had happened, we will send the wrong message.
You don't need to be serious about everything you say to him.
That will only calm our minds.
But for how long? How many more insults do we have to accept?
Jefe.
Mrs. Mirabal, your daughter is very beautiful.
Thank you. There with your grandmother.
It's very honorable that you want to come to Ojo de Agua.
I like coming to people's homes. See how they live.
I am very happy to have the opportunity to thank you for our release from prison.
Now you get a second chance.
What are your plans for your new life?
I think I need your help once again.
I've known you for years. You have done a lot without my help.
I think we both know it's not true.
You don't give up.
Fighting very bravely for unclear reasons.
But then later, maybe I will fight without reason either.
Can you help us by removing our husbands from prison?
I will do everything I can to end your problem.
Be careful!
I'll take care of them, Mrs. Mercedes. You can count on me.
Dah!
Nice to meet you, very happy.
Don't let everyone know how much I miss you.
Mate, I didn't expect to see you again.
Don't worry, we will be together soon.
See Minou.
It's big and beautiful.
Like his mother.
Minerva, if anything happens to me...
Nothing will happen to you.
Every night they take out several prisoners, and they never return.
We know they've been killed.
Be invisible. Don't make them take notes.
There are rumors.
Goats will be killed.
- When? - Immediately. Soon.
Please be careful.
Sure.
- I love you, Minerva. - And I love you.
It's nice to talk. It's just that, Pedrito looks very thin.
We will repatriate them and fatten them.
We are followed.
Get out of the car, everyone!
Wait a minute, I have papers.
Road!
It's okay. Everything will be alright.
Come on.
Please! They will kill us!
Tell people that they killed the Mirabal family!
You don't have to do it.
I know you don't believe this.
Please release us.
"God is my shepherd, I will not lack. " He who created me to lie down in green pastures... "
The death of the Mirabal Brothers was the culmination of the Leonidas Trujillo regime, which was overthrown six months later.
Some children of the Mirabal Brothers have an important role in the democratic government of the Dominican Republic.
The date of their death, 25 November, is commemorated in many Latin American countries as International Day Opposition Against Violence in Women