# The Secret Life of Bees (2008)

> A grieving teenager escapes an abusive father and discovers maternal secrets, racial courage, and healing among South Carolina beekeepers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7410

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Cast: Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Tristan Mack Wilds
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416212/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, hopeful, tender, reflective evening, book club discussion

## Synopsis

A young girl's journey to uncover her mother's past leads her to a world of warmth and resilience.

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