The Unbroken (2012)

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Sarah Campbell has to start her life over again after a messy divorce leaves her broken, lost, and alone for the first time in years. Having to live in a dumpy apartment complex with some interesting people is the least of her worries when strange things begin to happen in her new home including visions of a little boy in the mirrors. Passing them off as her "crazy imagination", things intensify when Sarah starts to have nightmares about being murdered and tossed into a shallow grave by a "shadowy figure".

Run-throughs
The 2012 film "The Unbroken" is a stirring drama that browses the complexities of personal options amidst the trials of prominent crises. The film stars Aurora Marion, Pozzi Chimera, and Maya Sansa, under the direction of cinematographer Edwige Geminiani.

Plot
The narrative is centered around a lone female called Lucia, depicted by Aurora Marion, who witnesses the after-effects of an undesirable civil war. Despite the war's end, the discomfort and bitterness still linger in the hearts of people. Lucia's story runs parallel to a sophomore called Lorenzo, played by Chimera, who is confined within a mental institution due to a household tragedy. The narrative explores their experience and personal development amidst misfortunes and challenges.

Story Line
Lucia, having faced divorce and loneliness, selects to revisit her home village in southern Italy. Upon her return, she takes care of her old, ill father and gets faced with the bitter memories and realities of the past. Concurrently, Lorenzo, a brilliant trainee learning aerospace engineering, deals with the loss of his parents in a car mishap-- a disaster that takes an excruciating toll on his psychological health.

Styles
Throughout the film, Lucia and Lorenzo's wrenching journeys shed light on the socio-political chaos of post-civil war Italy, while portraying the battles of privacy. The movie echoes the long lasting impact of war and sorrow, making it an influential expedition of durability, personal recovery, and the human capacity for endurance.

Dispute and Resolution
As both characters struggle with personal demons and societal pressures, their paths cross when Lucia takes up a position at the psychological organization where Lorenzo is getting treatment. Their encounter leads them to find solace in each other. Lucia stands by Lorenzo as he honestly handles his trauma, while Lorenzo gives Lucia the strength to face her past and the townspeople who have actually long judged her.

Analysis
The strength of "The Unbroken" depends on the fragile handling of delicate problems, such as psychological health and social preconception, while painting a poignant image of post-war Italy. The film leads audiences to empathize with the lead characters and obtain lessons from their journeys through life's tumultuous phases. The exceptional efficiencies by Marion and Chimera bring depth and credibility to their characters, supported by Geminiani's meticulous visual execution.

Conclusion
In the end, "The Unbroken" is a powerful narrative that motivates with its testament to human durability, making clear that a person can brave through any storm. Regardless of intimidating obstacles and societal disapproval, the protagonists found their method towards inner peace and approval. Lucia and Lorenzo showed that, regardless of the magnitude of life's difficulties, the human spirit stays unbroken.

Top Cast

  • Aurelia Riley (small)
    Aurelia Riley
    Sarah Campbell (as Aurelia Rose)
  • Daniel Baldwin (small)
    Daniel Baldwin
    Bruce Middlebrooks
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    Ryan Quinn Smith
    Little Boy (as Ryan Smith)
  • Tracy Wiu (small)
    Tracy Wiu
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  • Patrick Flanagan (small)
    Patrick Flanagan
    Tommy
  • Warwick Davis (small)
    Warwick Davis
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  • Diane W. Saunders
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  • Margaret Appaloni
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  • Tony Maywright
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    Jay Laga'aia
    Morgan Stevens (voice)
  • Lauren Patterson
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