An American Rhapsody

A heartfelt, slow-burning journey of self-discovery that balances political trauma with intimate family drama, leaving a warm but bittersweet afterglow.

Directed by

Éva Gárdos

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Scarlett Johansson, Nastassja Kinski, Tony Goldwyn

Tagline

Sometimes you have to lose your way to find your home.

Overview

A Hungarian family forced to flee the Communist country for the United States must leave a young daughter behind. Six years later, the family arranges to bring the absent daughter to the United States where she has trouble adjusting. The daughter then decides to travel to Budapest to discover her identity.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, immigration, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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