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Wikipedia article




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

The film stars Nastassja Kinski, Scarlett Johansson, Tony Goldwyn, and Mae Whitman.

Plot



In 1950, a Hungarian couple, Peter and Margit, are forced to flee from the oppressive Hungarian People's Republic for the United States, taking along 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 Endrsz Banlaki as Suzanne (age 56)

** Raffaella Bnsgi as Suzanne (infant)

* Tony Goldwyn as Peter Sandor

* Mae Whitman as Maria Sandor (age 10)

** Larisa Oleynik as Maria Sandor (age 18)

* gnes Bnfalvy as Helen

* Zoltn Seress as George

* Zsuzsa Czinkczi as Teri

* Balzs Galk as Jeno

* Lisa Jane Persky as Patti

* Colleen Camp as Dottie

* Emmy Rossum as Sheila (age 15)

* va Soreny as Eva

* Kata Dob as Claire

* Jacqueline Steiger as Betty

Reception



'An American Rhapsody' received mixed reviews, currently holding a 51/100 rating on Metacritic based on 22 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 55% approval rating based on 60 reviews, with an average rating of 5.61/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Though obviously a labor of love, 'American Rhapsody' is an uneven, heavy-handed effort, particularly in the second half".

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