The Nightingale
Summary
Two French sisters navigate survival and resistance during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II. Vianne struggles to protect her family while living under German occupation, while Isabelle joins the French Resistance to fight back against the invaders.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexSignificant
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentExtreme
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Language
💬 Does The Nightingale have profanity or strong language?
Profanity (F-word, S-word, etc.)Moderate
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityNone
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
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| b*st*rd | |
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| bl**dy | |
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Violence
⚔️ Is The Nightingale violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreHeavy
Disturbing / FrighteningHeavy
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltySignificant
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Nightingale
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveModerate
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)Moderate
Heterosexual RomanceSignificant
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Nightingale
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Nightingale
Medical / Body ProcessesModerate
Heavy Emotional ThemesExtreme
Deception / LyingSignificant
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