Butterfly Jam
A Circassian-American teenager balances work at his family’s struggling Newark diner with his wrestling ambitions until his father’s impulsive decision changes the course of his life.
Synopsis
Sixteen-year-old Pyteh splits his time between the wrestling mat and his family’s struggling Circassian diner in Newark. When his hustling father makes an impulsive decision, Pyteh is forced to confront questions of pride, legacy and masculinity. Kantemir Balagov’s English-language feature stars Talha Akdogan, Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling.
Selected Credits
- Kantemir Balagov
- Marina Stepnova, Kantemir Balagov
- Talha Akdogan, Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough, Harry Melling, Jaliyah Richards
- Jomo Fray
- Evgueni Galperine, Sacha Galperine
- 102 minutes
- Le Pacte
- Goodfellas
Festivals & Awards
- Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 — Opening Film, World Premiere
