# The Sapphires (2012)

> Four Aboriginal sisters find solidarity, fame, and a powerful voice by taking their soul act from rural Australia to wartime Vietnam.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/73414

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Wayne Blair
- Cast: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell, Tory Kittles, Don Battee, Eka Darville
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1673697/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: uplifting, witty, warm, feel good movie night, music film night

## Synopsis

A vibrant tale of sisterhood and soul music set against a backdrop of social change.

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