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Sunshine (1999)

R | | Drama, History, Romance | 14 July 2000 (USA)
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The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.

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Ignatz Sonnenschein / Adam Sors / Ivan Sors
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Valerie Sors
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Valerie Sonnenschein
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Maj. Carole Kovács
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Hannah Wippler
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Gustave Sonnenschein
David de Keyser ...
Emmanuel Sonnenschein
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Gustave Sors
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Rose Sonnenschein
Rüdiger Vogler ...
Gen. Jakofalvy
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István Sors
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Minister of Justice
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Comrade Gen. Kope
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Baron Margitta
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Storyline

The film follows a Jewish family living in Hungary through three generations, rising from humble beginnings to positions of wealth and power in the crumbling Austro-Hungarian Empire. The patriarch becomes a prominent judge but is torn when his government sanctions anti-Jewish persecutions. His son converts to Christianity to advance his career as a champion fencer and Olympic hero, but is caught up in the Holocaust. Finally, the grandson, after surviving war, revolution, loss and betrayal, realizes that his ultimate allegiance must be to himself and his heritage. Written by <gatsby@freemail.hu>

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jewish | cousins in love | 20th century | judge | hero | See All (361) »

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In a time of revolution, in a family torn by tradition, one man was consumed by love. See more »

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Drama | History | Romance | War

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Rated R for strong sexuality, and for violence, language and nudity | See all certifications »

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The Taste of Sunshine  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$84,869 (USA) (9 June 2000)

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$5,095,981 (USA) (2 February 2001)
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Trivia

In 2008, Mark Strong appeared in an unrelated film also titled Sunshine (2007). See more »

Goofs

When fencing for the gold medal, Adam Sors' opponent has his foot way across the line at the start. This would never be allowed at the Olympics. See more »

Quotes

Adam Sors: We are afraid to see clearly and of being seen clearly.
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References Citizen Kane (1941) See more »

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Ezzel a kis dallal
Written by Dénes Buday
Arranged by István Bergendy
Performed by Gábor Skerlecz, Szabolcs Ducsai, Attila Simon, Gábor Kollmann, Pál Járóka,
Béla Ferge
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A movie for the ages.
20 April 2003 | by (Maryland) – See all my reviews

Can't believe this movie isn't more widely known. An epic drama that covers 5 generations of one family and ultimately delivers a powerful message about the true "recipe" for sunshine in life, and the importance of standing up for who and what you are.
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