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IMDb rating: 7.5 (19,047 votes)
IMDb ID: 1410063
Duration: 146 min
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Solar rating: 2 votes
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A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.


Drama, History produced in 2011 [Hong Kong, China]

 
 
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The Flowers of War: ~ (Jin líng shí san chai) ~ (8/10 Stars)
In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John (Christian Bale) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he finds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor...
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this a an epic story..well made and beautiful. definitely worth the time..
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great movie ****

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Stylish, thought-provoking drama from Yimou Zhang (Hero, House Of Flying Daggers). Set during The Sino-Japanese War, the flamboyant direction does not always sit comfortably with the subject matter.

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THE FLOWERS OF WAR(english title) this was a great film, very moving. christian bale was great in this. shame cant say same about batman n most of his other films, bar a few as he has played some great characters in other films i have watched recently.

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