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A wounded Union soldier disrupts a girls' school in Virginia, causing jealousy and betrayal.
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The unexpected arrival of a wounded Union soldier at a girls school in Virginia during the American Civil War leads to jealousy and betrayal.
"The remake of the 1971 movie, which was based on the homonymous book by Thomas P. Cullinan and now directed by Sofia Coppola - who won the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival 2017 - has many merits. It focuses on women empowerment while delivering impeccable performances and a seductive yet brutal Colin Farrel. One of its flaws is the so-called 'whitewashing' - black characters from the book, slaves, were ignored in the adaptation, while Kirsten Dunst's character was supposed to be mixed-raced. Recommended for those looking for stories of strong women, but also for those already familiar with the director's rhythm."