🎬 Sophie’s Choice (1982) is a heartbreaking and emotionally charged drama that will resonate deeply with viewers long after the credits roll. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, this powerful film stars Meryl Streep in an Oscar-winning performance as Sophie Zawistowski, a Polish immigrant haunted by a traumatic past.

Set in post-World War II Brooklyn, the film unfolds through the eyes of a young writer, Stingo (Peter MacNicol), who befriends Sophie and uncovers the unimaginable choices she was forced to make during the Holocaust. As Sophie opens up about her harrowing experiences, Sophie’s Choice explores themes of guilt, love, loss, and the devastating impact of the atrocities she endured.