# Paranoid Park (2007)

> A Portland skateboarder’s secret connection to a fatal rail-yard accident turns teenage alienation into a haunting study of guilt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1349

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Gus Van Sant
- Cast: Gabe Nevins, Dan Liu, Jake Miller, Taylor Momsen, Lauren McKinney, Scott Patrick Green, John Michael Burrowes, Grace Carter
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0842929/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, dreamy, haunting, reflective evening, indie film night

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of guilt and adolescence unfolds in the shadows of a skate park.

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