# Monster (2023)

> A mother’s search for the truth about her son opens into a poignant, many-sided portrait of childhood friendship, bullying, and queer vulnerability.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1000634

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
- Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Cast: Sakura Ando, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Eita Nagayama, Yuko Tanaka, Mitsuki Takahata, Akihiro Kakuta, Shido Nakamura
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23736044/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tense, intimate, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A mother's quest for truth leads her into a web of secrets and lies.

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