Sunflower

Sunflower

A woman born for love. A man born to love her. A timeless moment in a world gone mad.

G 1970 · 109 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, War

After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?

Directed by Vittorio De Sica · Written by Tonino Guerra

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