Sophie and the Rising Sun


1h 45m 2016

Brief Synopsis

In the autumn of 1941, a wounded Asian stranger, Mr. Ohta, mysteriously appears in the fishing village of Salty Creek, South Carolina. A young woman names Sophie becomes transfixed by Mr. Ohta and a friendship born of their mutual love of art blossoms into a secret courtship. When Pearl Harbor is bo

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2016
Distribution Company
Monterey Media

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

In the autumn of 1941, a wounded Asian stranger, Mr. Ohta, mysteriously appears in the fishing village of Salty Creek, South Carolina. A young woman names Sophie becomes transfixed by Mr. Ohta and a friendship born of their mutual love of art blossoms into a secret courtship. When Pearl Harbor is bombed, a surge of misguided patriotism, bigotry and violence sweeps through the town, threatening Mr. Ohta's life. Sophie, the town matriarch and her housekeeper reject law and propriety, risking their lives to hide him. Based on the novel by Augusta Trobaugh.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2016
Distribution Company
Monterey Media

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Sundance contact is Susan Lazarus, sophiefilminfo@gmail.com

Released in United States 2016 (Premieres - Salt Lake City Gala Film)

Released in United States on Video February 21, 2017

Released in United States on Video February 21, 2017

Released in United States January 27, 2017

Released in United States January 27, 2017

Released in United States 2016