Sophie and the Rising Sun

Year: 2017

Runtime: 116 min

Language: English

Director: Maggie Greenwald

Drama

In 1941 South Carolina, as tensions rise with the impending war, a young woman named Sophie finds herself drawn to a Japanese gardener. Their blossoming romance challenges the prejudices of their small town and creates a passionate, forbidden connection. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, their relationship faces immense scrutiny and threatens to shatter the community’s delicate peace. They must navigate a rising tide of intolerance and fight to protect their love.

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