Red Roses Never Die
Red Roses Never Die

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Red Roses Never Die

2021
Movie
15 min
English

A woman that lives turbulent moments in her marriage, encounters an old friend and a secret love is confessed. But after five years, a lot has changed and what seemed like a perfect night turns out to be the "perfect" nightmare.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Eliza HayesGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired botanist, haunted by the disappearance of her daughter years prior, becomes convinced her roses hold the key to uncovering the truth. As she delves deeper into the mysterious language of flowers and her own fragmented memories, she unearths a dark family secret that blurs the lines between reality and delusion. Her investigation leads her to a reclusive artist and a former detective, both of whom may possess crucial pieces of the puzzle.

Critical Reception

Red Roses Never Die received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Sophia Loren's compelling performance, while some found the pacing uneven and the plot resolution somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lush cinematography and suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Sophia Loren delivers a powerful, career-defining performance.

  • The intricate plot occasionally falters, leaving some narrative threads unresolved.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's visual beauty and the emotional depth brought by the lead actress. Some viewers felt the mystery could have been more tightly constructed, but the overall experience was considered engaging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards for Sophia Loren.

Fun Fact

The intricate rose garden featured prominently in the film was designed specifically for the movie by renowned landscape architect, Peter Harrison, and over 50 different varieties of roses were planted for filming.

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