Sunflower
A woman born for love. A man born to love her. A timeless moment in a world gone mad.
1970 • 109 min • Drama · War
Synopsis
After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 75 Audience · 181 · 100%
After WWII, an Italian woman journeys to Russia to find her husband, missing in action. Through flashbacks, their whirlwind romance unfolds, leading to an emotional search for closure or reunion. It’s a poignant tale of enduring love and the harsh realities of war.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Depictions of wartime destruction
- Grief and sadness over loss
- Brief passionate kissing
What it models well
- Enduring love and devotion
- Perseverance in the face of loss
- The human cost of conflict
Talk about it after
- The lasting impact of war on families
- Searching for hope and closure
- Different cultural experiences of loss
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Top billed cast
Director: Vittorio De Sica • Crew: Tonino Guerra, Cesare Zavattini, Tonino Guerra, Cesare Zavattini, Giorgi Mdivani
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Larry Karaszewski on SUNFLOWER
Sunflower 1970 Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (181)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0065782
