Summer of Sofia: The Virgin Suicides 15

In Sofia Coppola's haunting debut, the Lisbon sisters captivate a suburban neighbourhood, leaving a profound impact on the boys who become obsessed with unlocking their mysterious world.

The Virgin Suicides directed by Sofia Coppola, is a haunting and atmospheric adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' novel. Set in a quiet suburban neighbourhood during the 1970s, the film revolves around the enigmatic Lisbon sisters—Cecilia, Lux, Bonnie, Mary, and Therese—who captivate the local boys and community with their ethereal beauty and enigmatic presence.

The story unfolds through the eyes of a group of boys who become infatuated with the sisters. After the youngest sister, Cecilia, attempts suicide, the girls' parents tighten their grip on their daughters, confining them to their home. As the sisters' isolation deepens, the boys' obsession with unravelling their mysterious world intensifies.

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