An American Rhapsody

PG-13United States rating20011h 46mDrama, Family
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This drama follows a young girl who feels disconnected from her life in America and decides to travel to Hungary to find her roots. The story explores her family's history and the difficult choices they made to find safety and a new beginning. It is a thoughtful look at identity and the bonds that connect us across generations.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film is a slow drama with long scenes and a reflective atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe story mentions the harsh reality of life under a communist regime and the threat of people disappearing.
  • Approx.ScaryA scene involves a character firing a rifle inside a room during a heated argument.
  • Approx.ScaryThe grandmother recounts her time in a prison camp and the loss of her family.

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  1. 1Why do you think the characters made such difficult choices to move to a new country?
  2. 2How did the main character's feelings about her home change as she learned more about her family's past?
  3. 3What does it mean to feel like you belong in a place?

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