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Half of a Yellow Sun

2013 · 106 min

A sweeping, somber romance swept up in the chaos of war, balancing intimate family drama with the wrenching weight of historical upheaval.

Overview: An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the turbulence of war.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, love, family, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
love
family
betrayal
survival
Places: big city
countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild