# Circle of Friends (1995)

> In 1950s Ireland, a young university student navigates first love, social pressure, and the loyalties of lifelong friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13515

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Pat O'Connor
- Cast: Chris O'Donnell, Minnie Driver, Geraldine O'Rawe, Saffron Burrows, Alan Cumming, Colin Firth, Aidan Gillen, Mick Lally
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112679/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, wistful, romantic, rainy day, romantic evening

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