The Secret Life of Bees (film)

*The Secret Life of Bees* (2008) is a heartfelt film about a young girl named Lily who seeks to find the truth about her late mother. Set in the 1960s South, she escapes her troubled home to live with a trio of African American women who raise bees and run a local shop. Through their guidance, Lily learns about love, forgiveness, and self-acceptance—challenging racial and personal boundaries of the time. The story emphasizes the power of compassion and community in healing emotional wounds and understanding identity.