
Three Came Home
The true story of one woman's personal experience!
Directed by Jean Negulesco
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A harrowing true-story drama centered on a mother's struggle to protect her son and maintain dignity under Japanese internment during World War II.
Borneo, 1941, during World War II. When the Japanese occupy the island, American writer Agnes Newton Keith is separated from her husband and imprisoned with her son in a prison camp run by the enigmatic Colonel Suga.
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Questions people ask
Is Three Came Home sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Three Came Home scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Three Came Home easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Three Came Home end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Three Came Home violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Three Came Home
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Three Came Home
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Three Came Home, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Three Came Home, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Three Came Home, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































