# Somersault (2004)

> A runaway teenager seeks independence in a snowy Australian resort town while navigating desire, loneliness, and the uneasy threshold of adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10032

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Cate Shortland
- Cast: Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson, Nathaniel Dean, Diana Glenn, Olivia Pigeot, Damian de Montemas
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381429/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, sensual, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of youth and the struggle to find one's identity amidst chaos.

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