Atonement
A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Release Year
2007
Runtime
123 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Drama, Romance
Story Snapshot
A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
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Atonement is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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