"Madame Butterfly" is an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini that tells the tragic story of a young Japanese woman named Cio-Cio-San, also known as Butterfly. She falls in love with an American naval officer, B.F. Pinkerton, who marries her but leaves Japan shortly after their wedding, viewing the union as temporary. As time passes, Cio-Cio-San remains devoted to Pinkerton, believing he will return. When he eventually comes back with an American wife, Cio-Cio-San faces heartbreak and betrayal. The opera explores themes of love, sacrifice, and cultural clash, ultimately leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.