War Flowers (2012): Cast & Plot
War Flowers is a 2012 drama directed by Serge Rodnunsky, starring Christina Ricci as Sarabeth Ellis, Bren Foster and Gabrielle Popa. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Serge Rodnunsky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tri Vision Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is War Flowers About?
The premise of War Flowers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In North Carolina, 1863, the Civil War disrupts life on a small farm. The story follows Melody, a spirited seven-year-old girl, and her mother, Sarah, as they face hardship and struggle to survive amidst the conflict. Their lives are touched by tragedy and the enduring strength of their bond is tested during this turbulent period.
War Flowers Cast & Characters
Christina Ricci leads the cast as Sarabeth Ellis, with Bren Foster as John Ellis and Gabrielle Popa as Melody Ellis. Directed by Serge Rodnunsky; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Serge Rodnunsky
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Christina Ricci as Sarabeth Ellis - Bren Foster as John Ellis
- Gabrielle Popa as Melody Ellis
- Jason Gedrick as Louis McIntire
Also Starring in War Flowers
· 8 more- Tom Berenger General McIntire
- Scott Michael Campbell Tim
- Tevis R. Marcum Sargeant
- Jason Ishmael Echols Malcolm
- Jordan Brun Major Collins
- Ross Wyngaarden Soldier Matthew
- Cole Corey Soldier Wallace
- Michael Justice Freddie
More from Serge Rodnunsky
More films directed by Serge Rodnunsky: The Portal, Chill, The Dead of Night and Black Cat.
War Flowers Plot Summary
What happens in War Flowers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
War Flowers is an American Civil War drama set on a quiet North Carolina farm, where Sarabeth Ellis, Christina Ricci, endures the strain of daily survival as her husband John Ellis, Bren Foster, is called up to serve with the Confederate Army. Alongside their young daughter Melody Ellis, Gabrielle Popa, the family fights through food shortages, the fear of raids, and the creeping sense that danger could arrive from any direction. The home becomes a tense crossroads where love, loyalty, and the brutal realities of war collide.
Full summary
The whole story of War Flowers, scene by scene
War Flowers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of War Flowers.
How Well Do You Know War Flowers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which war is the film set?
War Flowers Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Katze” and “战争之花”.
- Also known as
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- Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Katze
- 战争之花
- Flores de guerra
- A háború virágai
- Wojenne kwiaty
- Květy války
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War Flowers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of War Flowers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is War Flowers?
War Flowers runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was War Flowers released?
War Flowers was released on August 31, 2012.
Who directed War Flowers?
War Flowers was directed by Serge Rodnunsky.
More films by Serge Rodnunsky Who is in the cast of War Flowers?
War Flowers stars Christina Ricci as Sarabeth Ellis, Bren Foster as John Ellis and Gabrielle Popa as Melody Ellis, among 12 credited actors.
Does War Flowers have a post-credit scene?
No. War Flowers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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