The Secret Life of Bees
PG-13United States rating20081h 54mFamily, Adventure, Drama
A young girl and her caregiver travel to a small town to find answers about the girl's past. They find a community of beekeepers who provide a sense of belonging and a new home. This is a serious drama that deals with heavy themes of family history and personal growth.
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A young girl and her caregiver travel to a small town to find answers about the girl's past. They find a community of beekeepers who provide a sense of belonging and a new home. This is a serious drama that deals with heavy themes of family history and personal growth.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long takes and a slow contemplative atmosphere with very few rapid cuts. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA group of men confronts and beats a woman in the street.
- Approx.ScaryA teenage boy is kidnapped by a group of townspeople.
- Approx.IntenseA character is found to have died by suicide.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the community of beekeepers help Lily feel more at home?
- 2What did Lily learn about herself while working with the sisters?
- 3How did the characters show courage when facing difficult situations?
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