Sophie and the Rising Sun (2016)

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.

Released Jan. 27, 2016 116 min 17+

Genres: Drama

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