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Paradise Road

1997, Movie, R, 122 mins

PARADISE ROAD
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SCHINDLER'S LIST ushered in a new, comforting -- and commercial -- take on World War II: It was a time of "triumph" at least as much as it was a time of atrocity. Bruce Beresford's new picture exploits that feel-good formula while trying to attract the broad-based audience crucial to box-office successes and presidential elections: It's the first concentration-camp movie for soccer moms. The film, based on a true story, involves the uplifting ordeal of women captured by the ... read more leave a comment
A group of diverse women from different countries, held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II, try to unite as a vocal orchestra to overcome the horrors of their torturous prison.
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Length: 02:26
Posted: 3/17/2008
From the director of Driving Miss Daisy comes a true story of courage, triumph, friendship and strength. Starring five-time Oscar Nominee Glenn Close, Oscar Winner Frances McDormand and Emmy Award Winner Julianna Margulies, this compelling drama reveals the heroic actions of a group of women held prisoner by the Japanese during World War ll. Although they are from different countries, different social strata and speak different languages, the women are forced to find common ground. They unite to form a vocal orchestra and create a life-affirming symphony of human voices. These extraordinary women prove that a song of hope can become a symphony of triumph.
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Length: 01:54:09
Posted: 11/2/2008
Fact-based recounting of a group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II and used music as a relief to their misery.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:55:00
Posted: 11/1/2008
Fact-based recounting of a group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II and used music as a relief to their misery.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:55:00
Posted: 11/1/2008
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Year: 1997
Rated R

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Cast
Glenn Close: Adrienne Pargiter
Pauline Collins: Margaret "Daisy" Drummond
Julianna Margulies: Topsy Merritt
Frances McDormand: Dr. Verstak
Cate Blanchett: Susan Macarthy
Jennifer Ehle: Rosemary Leighton-Jones

 

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