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The Flowers of War
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The Flowers of War

2011 · 146 min Drama History War
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

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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: Zhang Yimou

— MovieFinder Editorial

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

🎭 Cast

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

John Miller

Ni Ni

Ni Ni

Yu Mo

Tong Dawei

Tong Dawei

Major Li

Zhang Xinyi

Zhang Xinyi

Shujuan Meng

Shigeo Kobayashi

Shigeo Kobayashi

Lt. Kato

Atsuro Watabe

Atsuro Watabe

Colonel Hasegawa

Shawn Dou

Shawn Dou

Chinese Soldier

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Terry

Cao Kefan

Cao Kefan

Mr. Meng

Huang Tianyuan

Huang Tianyuan

George Chen

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