Ballad of a Soldier
A tender, bittersweet journey through wartime, balancing gentle romance with the quiet ache of loss and fleeting connections.
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Dear John
A tender, bittersweet romance that unfolds slowly through letters and longing, with a melancholic weight that lingers.
About 2010 film by Lasse Hallström
Genres drama, war, romance
Directed by Lasse Hallström
Written by Jamie Linden
Starring Amanda Seyfried, Channing Tatum, Richard Jenkins, Luke Benward, Henry Thomas, Scott Porter, D. J. Cotrona, David Andrews
Music Deborah Lurie
Runtime 108 min
Country United States
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