Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this film includes scenes of family expulsion and conflict, rape, child abandonment, parental death, spousal abuse (both physical and mental), and suicide. While not actually very racy, raunchy, or violent by today's standards, each story includes extremely upsetting material. This warning is more about emotional content than any graphic sex, violence, or language.

Sexual Content

Implied rape, one sex scene in long shot with no nudity.

Violence

More emotional abuse than actual physical violence. The film does include the drowning of a baby, spousal abuse, implied rape, self-mutilation, and suicide.

Language

Occasional swearing, but usually in subtitles and minor.

Social Behavior

This film tells the story of several very strong women; however, they each overcome oppression by some seriously bad people. While the women display physical and mental strength, undying family devotion, and abilities to persevere in terrible situations, others--often spouses or family members--are mentally, verbally, and physically abusive and altogether oppressive.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Nothing aside from casual drinking. A character overdoses after eating opium.