In this poignant drama, a US Navy officer purchases a home in Japan and takes a Japanese bride, Cio-Cio San, as a temporary arrangement until he marries an American woman. However, his departure for the US sets off a heart-wrenching cycle of longing and despair, culminating in a devastating conclusion.
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In this classic drama, a US Navy officer falls in love with a Japanese geisha, Butterfly, and they marry, but he soon plans to leave her for an American woman. Heartbroken, Butterfly waits patiently for her lover's return, ultimately making a tragic decision.
