Sophie's Choice
Turkish title: Sophie'nin Seçimi
“Between the innocent, the romantic, the sensual, and the unthinkable. There are still some things we have yet to imagine.”
1982 · 2 h 30 min
Directed by 
Alan J. Pakula
Alan J. PakulaCast
Meryl Streep 
Kevin Kline Peter MacNicol
Credits
Written by: William Styron
Plot
An adaptation of William Styron's novel, for which Meryl Streep won an Oscar.
Sinekatalog’s take
Alan J. Pakula's drama is a harrowing story of survival and guilt, anchored by Meryl Streep's astonishing performance. Heavy and emotional, the film is built around one devastating decision that lingers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (56,565 votes)
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