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The Sky Is Falling

2000 · 102 min War Drama Music Romance
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

1943, an estate north of Firenze. The weight of the world is on the shoulders of Penny, who's about 10. An orphan, she must watch over her little sister when they go to live with her aunt and uncle. Penny's a Catholic, and worries about her uncle's soul. He's Jewish, progressive and a free thinker, a fair boss, and devoted to his family. He can be stern, so Penny also worries that she'll never please him and that he won't love her. Then, after the Allied forces land in Sicily and the Germans begin their retreat, Penny must worry about her uncle's life. She tries logic and appeals to human decency. Can a child keep the sky from falling?

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Original Title Il Cielo Cade
Year 2000
Country Italy
Genre War, Drama, Music, Romance
Director Andrea Frazzi
Runtime 102 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (14 votes)

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The Sky Is Falling is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2000 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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