Overview
This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotional slice-of-life story. Jones is portrayed here as Bill Willis, a former war hero turned author who combats alcoholism and is starting to experience health problems. Living in France with his wife, daughter, and an adopted son, the family travels an unconventional road which casts them as outsiders to others. Preaching a sexual freedom, his daughter's sexual discovery begins at an early age and betrays her when the family moves to Hanover in America. Her overt sexuality clashes with the values of her teenage American peers and gives her a problematic reputation. Meanwhile, her brooding brother copes with his own interior pain regarding his past, only comfortable communicating within the domestic space.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was directed by James Ivory.
Where was A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries produced?
It was produced by companies including Merchant Ivory Productions, Merchant Ivory Productions, October Films, Capitol Films, British Screen Productions in United Kingdom, France, United States of America.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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