Okay, here is a plot summary of the movie The Sound of Music in English:
Plot Summary of The Sound of Music
The film is set in Austria in the late 1930s, just before and during the early days of World War II.
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Introduction to the Von Trapp Family: The story begins in Salzburg, Austria, where we meet the Von Trapp family. They are a close-knit, musical family consisting of the widowed Captain Georg von Trapp, his seven children (Liesl, Friedrich, Gustave, Lisa, Kurt, Friedrich, and Brigitta), and their new governess, Maria. Maria is a young, free-spirited woman who loves singing and dancing, contrasting sharply with the strict and formal household managed by the Captain's stern Nazi-chaplain, Eduard.
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Maria's Arrival and Impact: Maria arrives to teach the children music, bringing joy, laughter, and singing lessons to their disciplined lives. Her unconventional methods and infectious enthusiasm quickly win over the children, especially the youngest, Gretl. The Captain, initially skeptical, gradually warms to Maria, but his attraction is complicated by his sense of duty and his feelings for the serious, traditional Eduard.
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Growing Romance and Rising Tensions: Maria and the Captain develop a romantic relationship. However, the political climate darkens as the Nazis, led by Adolf Hitler, gain more power. The Captain is pressured to join the Nazi party, and tensions rise within the household, particularly between the Captain and Eduard, who is more actively involved in Nazi activities. At the same time, the family receives an invitation to perform at the Imperial Palace for the Führer himself, Hitler.
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The Decision to Leave: The situation becomes untenable when the Captain is ordered to take a new wife chosen by the Nazis and leave Maria. He struggles with this command but ultimately decides he cannot abandon his family. Maria, suspecting the Captain is about to leave her, confronts him. Their argument leads to a painful separation as he tells her he must go to sea.
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Escape from Austria: Realizing the danger they are in under the new regime, Maria, with the help of the Captain's loyal driver, Max, devises a plan for the family to escape Austria. They make a perilous journey by train and mountain pass to neutral Switzerland, narrowly avoiding capture by Nazi officials.
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New Beginnings in the United States: After arriving safely in Switzerland, the family learns that the Captain has resigned his commission and is joining them. They eventually emigrate to the United States, settling in New York City. The film concludes with the family performing a successful concert on stage, proving their talent and resilience, and celebrating their survival and newfound freedom, often with a final, joyful chorus of "The Sound of Music."
