Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016)

Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016) poster

In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.

Director: Maggie Greenwald
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Wolfgang Held
Editing: Keith Reamer
Production: Sophie Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book, world war ii, south carolina, interracial relationship, woman director, 1940s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sophie and the Rising Sun about?
In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.
Who directed Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
Who stars in Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun stars Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale, Diane Ladd, Lorraine Toussaint, Karen Wheeling Reynolds.
How long is Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun is a Drama film.
Where was Sophie and the Rising Sun produced?
Sophie and the Rising Sun was produced in United States of America.