# Sunshine (1999)

> A Jewish Hungarian dynasty struggles to preserve love, dignity, and identity as empire, fascism, war, and revolution transform the world around them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10686

## Facts

- Runtime: 181 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance, War
- Director: István Szabó
- Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Rosemary Harris, Rachel Weisz, Jennifer Ehle, Deborah Kara Unger, William Hurt, Molly Parker, James Frain
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145503/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: sweeping, melancholic, sumptuous, historical film night, arthouse viewing

## Synopsis

A sweeping tale of love, loss, and identity amidst the turmoil of war.

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