Sophie and the Rising Sun
Synopsis
In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.
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Sophie and the Rising Sun Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Julianne Nicholson Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-26
Top Cast
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Julianne Nicholson
Sophie Willis
Takashi Yamaguchi
Grover Ohta
Margo Martindale
Anne Morrison
Diane Ladd
Ruth Jeffers
Lorraine Toussaint
Salome Whitmore
Karen Wheeling Reynolds
Isabel
Mickey Dodge
Samille
Don Henderson Baker
Dr. Gilbert
Joel Murray
Sheriff Cooper
David Dickson Reynolds
Reverend Jeffers
Kenneth Charles Graham
Harold Jackson
Sabrina Mayfield
Matilda
Jan Hartsell
Minna
Cali Ward
Young Sophie
Meredith Jackson
Young Ruth
Antonio Roberts
Zachary
Colie McClellan
Young Anne
Ben VanderMey
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maggie Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Greenwald
- Original Title
- Sophie and the Rising Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Sophie Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maggie Greenwald
Maggie Greenwald, Augusta Trobaugh
Wolfgang Held
Keith Reamer
Nancy Dickenson, Lorraine Gallard, Brenda Goodman, Maggie Greenwald
Department Leadership Roster
Maggie Greenwald
Director
Maggie Greenwald
Screenplay
Nancy Dickenson
Producer
Lorraine Gallard
Producer
Brenda Goodman
Producer
Maggie Greenwald
Producer
Keith Reamer
Editor
Darcy C. Scanlin
Production Design
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sophie and the Rising Sun
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What is Sophie and the Rising Sun about?
In a small Southern town in the autumn of 1941, Sophie’s lonely life is transformed when an Asian man arrives under mysterious circumstances. Their love affair becomes the lightning rod for long-buried conflicts that erupt in bigotry and violence with the outbreak of World War ll.
Who directed Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
Who stars in Sophie and the Rising Sun?
The principal cast of Sophie and the Rising Sun includes Julianne Nicholson, Takashi Yamaguchi, Margo Martindale, Diane Ladd, Lorraine Toussaint.
When was Sophie and the Rising Sun released and how long is it?
Sophie and the Rising Sun was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Is Sophie and the Rising Sun based on a book or true story?
Sophie and the Rising Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Augusta Trobaugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sophie and the Rising Sun?
Sophie and the Rising Sun holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).