Synopsis
Ten year-old Pete Carlton is terminally ill with brain cancer and confined to a wheelchair. Funny and intelligent, Pete is incredibly courageous. He seeks refuge by observing the miniature world of cocoons and insects that he collects, and he has just one wish: to catch the legendary butterfly Blue Morpho, the Mariposa Azul, only to be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and Southern America. He is convinced that this butterfly can reveal the mystery of life to him. Teresa, Pete’s single mother, is brave, consumed by love and sorrow for her dying son, and determined to make his dream come true. She convinces Alan Osborne, an entomologist and Pete’s hero, to take them to the jungle. Alan is a passionate, rugged yet vulnerable man who, due partly to a secret that haunts him, prefers the company of insects over people. He is initially dead-set against the idea. But, thanks to Pete’s determination, he finally agrees to go along with the idea. However, since the Blue Morpho season is almost over, Alan will only give Pete a couple of days to try to capture the magical butterfly.