# An Unfinished Life (2005)

> At a remote Wyoming ranch, a grieving grandfather must confront his resentment when his estranged daughter-in-law and unknown granddaughter seek refuge from abuse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1316

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Morgan Freeman, Becca Gardner, Josh Lucas, Damian Lewis, Camryn Manheim, Lynda Boyd
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350261/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, sincere, quiet evening, reflective weekend

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