The Secret Life of Bees (2008) – Filming Locations
Family / Adventure / Drama · Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood · Starring Paul Bettany, Dakota Fanning
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past.
Where was The Secret Life of Bees filmed?
- Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, Beaufort – Primary setting for the Boatwright sisters' house and the town where Lily seeks refuge. The charming coastal South Carolina town served as the main filming location and represents the safe haven Lily discovers
- Savannah, Georgia, United States, Savannah – Opening scenes depicting Lily's troubled life before she runs away. The atmospheric historic city establishes the story's Southern setting and Lily's initial circumstances
- Edisto Island, South Carolina, United States, Edisto Island – Rural South Carolina countryside and plantation landscapes featured throughout the film. The island's picturesque rural scenery and historic plantations provide authentic period atmosphere for the 1960s setting