The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
PG-13 17 Oct 2008 • Drama • 1h 54m
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father T-Ray, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping.
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Language:
English
Awards:
11 wins & 17 nominations
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
57
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Box Office Total:
$37,770,162