Best Episodes of The Cry of the Butterflies

Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.