# The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)

> On a threatened coastal commune, a terminally ill father’s attempt to prepare his isolated daughter for life without him fractures the possessive bond that has defined them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10296

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Rebecca Miller
- Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Ryan McDonald, Paul Dano, Jason Lee, Jena Malone, Beau Bridges
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357110/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, provocative, intimate, thoughtful film night, indie drama evening

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