What is Purple Sunset?
Purple Sunset is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Release date
- Apr 18, 2001
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
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Purple Sunset is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, War. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Three strangers from opposing nations trek through a war‑torn forest, forced to trust each other.”
- Explores cross‑cultural tension in wartime
- Audience‑voted Best Feature at the 2001 Hawaii International Film Festival
- Concludes Feng’s ‘War and Peace’ trilogy
- Limited settings confined to a forest may feel repetitive
Watch it if you appreciate intimate wartime dramas that highlight unlikely alliances.
The film contains wartime tension and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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When does the story take place?
The narrative is set toward the end of World II.
Who are the three protagonists?
They are a Soviet Russian lady officer, a Chinese peasant, and a Japanese schoolgirl.
What genre is Purple Sunset?
It is classified as a drama and war film.
Did Purple Sunset receive any awards?
Yes, it was voted Best Feature by the audience at the 2001 Hawaii International Film Festival.
Is Purple Sunset part of a larger series?
Director Feng considers it the final film of his ‘War and Peace’ trilogy.