Sunshine(2000)

Poster of Sunshine

Synopsis

An epic tale which spans three generations of the Sonnenschein family--a Jewish-Hungarian clan that dates back to the time when Hungary was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian empire. Like many other families during this time when Hungary was one of the most prosperous countries in Europe, the Sonnenscheins came into wealth as a result of their successful herbal tonic. Their story unfolds into the First and Second World Wars, wherein the Sonnenscheins, also like many other families, later changed their name to 'Sors' in order to survive anti-Semitic obstacles faced during the years of Hungary's Nazi occupation. Their heritage denied, the Sors now face the fallout of the postwar Communist legacy.
An epic tale which spans three generations of the Sonnenschein family--a Jewish-Hungarian clan that dates back to the time when Hungary was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian empire. Like many other families during this …
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In Theaters

  • June 9, 2000

MPAA Rating

R (for strong sexuality / violence / language / nudity)

Genres

Drama, Period, Romance

Run Time

3 hours

Distributors

Paramount Home Media Distribution

Box Office

$6,086,707

Also Known As

  • Ein Hauch von Sonnenschein
  • A napfeny ize
  • The Taste of Sunshine

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Vienna, Austria
  • Budapest, Hungary
  • Berlin, Germany

Produced In

Canada

Director

Istvan Szabo

Director

CAST

Ralph Fiennes

Ignatz Sonnenschein, Ivan Sors, Adam Sors

Rachel Weisz

Greta Sors

Rosemary Harris

Older Valerie Sors

Jennifer Ehle

Young Valerie Sonnenschein
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