Suite Française
~Forced to host the enemy. Tormented by intruders. Tempted by desire.
Overview
France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- War
General Information
Release Date: 2015-03-12
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $9104716
Runtime: 103 min
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