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Summary An unprincipled American is caught in the turmoil of China during the 1937 invasion by Japan. Seeking refuge in a Catholic Church, he meets up with a courtesan desperate to protect a group of schoolgirls from the vicious onslaught. Putting aside his usual selfish tendencies, the American risks everything to help them.

The Flowers of War
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
46
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 80 User Ratings
7.2
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Summary An unprincipled American is caught in the turmoil of China during the 1937 invasion by Japan. Seeking refuge in a Catholic Church, he meets up with a courtesan desperate to protect a group of schoolgirls from the vicious onslaught. Putting aside his usual selfish tendencies, the American risks everything to help them.

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
46
32% Positive
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59% Mixed
13 Reviews
9% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
46
32% Positive
7 Reviews
59% Mixed
13 Reviews
9% Negative
2 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 80 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
54 Ratings
24% Mixed
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9% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 80 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
54 Ratings
24% Mixed
19 Ratings
9% Negative
7 Ratings

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Production Company Xin Huamian Film
Release Date Dec 21, 2011
Duration 2 h 26 m
Rating R
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Asian Film Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Chinese Film Media Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations