# Love Is Strange (2014)

> After decades together, a newly married New York couple confronts forced separation, housing insecurity, and the fragile dynamics of family life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/139455

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ira Sachs
- Cast: John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, Darren E. Burrows, Charlie Tahan, Cheyenne Jackson, Manny Perez, Christina Kirk
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2639344/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, couples viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love's endurance in the face of life's challenges and societal pressures.

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