Sisters of War

Sisters of War

A tale of strength, survival and forgiveness.

Directed by Brendan Maher

Produced by Pericles Films

201095 min6.3 / 10

A WWII drama centered on the tested friendship between an army nurse and a Catholic nun facing Japanese occupation in Papua New Guinea, exploring faith, survival, and forgiveness.

An army nurse and a Catholic nun find their friendship and beliefs tested when Japanese forces arrive in Papua New Guinea.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sisters of War sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Sisters of War violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Sisters of War scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Sisters of War end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Sisters of War easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Sisters of War

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sisters of War

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sisters of War, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sisters of War, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sisters of War, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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