"The Beguiled" is a 2017 film directed by Sofia Coppola, based on the novel by Thomas Cullinan. Set during the American Civil War, the story unfolds in a secluded girls' school in Virginia, where the presence of a wounded Union soldier disrupts the lives of the women living there. As the soldier, played by Colin Farrell, recovers, he manipulates the emotions of the women, leading to tension and rivalry among them. The film explores themes of desire, betrayal, and the complexities of female relationships in a confined environment.