An American Rhapsody


An American Rhapsody Information

An American Rhapsody is a 2001 Hungarian-American biographical drama film that tells a story of 15-year-old girl from a Hungarian-American family. The film is based on the true story of the director, "?va Gárdos, who also wrote the script.

The film stars Nastassja Kinski, Scarlett Johansson and others.

Plot

In 1950, a Hungarian couple, Peter and Margit, are forced to flee from their oppressive Communist country for the USA with their eldest daughter Maria. Unfortunately, they are forced to leave behind their infant daughter, Suzanne, who is raised by a kind foster couple. Five years later, Peter and Margit arrange for the American Red Cross to bring Suzanne to their new home in Los Angeles. There, the perplexed young girl is forced to accept her sudden change in home and country, which leads to a troubled upbringing. At age 15, Suzanne, rebellious and unsure of herself, tries to come to terms with her roots and decides to travel back to Budapest, Hungary, to unravel her past and to find her true identity.

Cast

  • Nastassja Kinski as Margit Sandor
  • Scarlett Johansson as Suzanne Sandor (age 15)
    • Kelly Endrész Banlaki as Suzanne (age 5-6)
    • Raffaella Bánsági as Suzanne (infant)
  • Tony Goldwyn as Peter Sandor
  • Mae Whitman as Maria Sandor (age 10)
    • Larisa Oleynik as Maria Sandor (age 18)
  • Ágnes Bánfalvy as Helen
  • Zoltán Seress as George
  • Zsuzsa Czinkóczi as Teri
  • Balázs Galkó as Jeno
  • Lisa Jane Persky as Patti
  • Colleen Camp as Dottie
  • Emmy Rossum as Sheila (age 15)
  • "?va Soreny as Eva
  • Kata Dobó as Claire
  • Jacqueline Steiger as Betty

Reception

An American Rhapsody received mixed reviews, currently holding a 51/100 rating on Metacritic, indicating "mixed or average reviews".




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