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The Secret Life of Bees
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The Secret Life of Bees

2008 · 114 min Family Adventure Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Lily Owens

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah

August Boatwright

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Rosaleen Daise

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

June Boatwright

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

May Boatwright

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

T. Ray Owens

Hilarie Burton

Hilarie Burton

Deborah Owens

Tristan Mack Wilds

Tristan Mack Wilds

Zach Taylor

Nate Parker

Nate Parker

Neil

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