A child prodigy lives through corruption with his father who seems to be part of a criminal underworld. "Butterfly Child" is a film that tells the story of the need to escape a life that offers nothing but death. It is a story that explores the will of a child through the convoluted world of crime and deception. Alex a 12 year old child prodigy lives in an abusive home with his father. He reveals the real cause behind his mother's death as he learns about his father's involvement. Now the child must do whatever he can to escape a life of danger. Is he facing reality alone or is someone out there observing his every move?