# Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

> A fiercely independent Victorian landowner must navigate three competing suitors while protecting her farm, autonomy, and capacity for love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/142612

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Thomas Vinterberg
- Cast: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, Juno Temple, Jessica Barden, Hilton McRae, Harry Peacock
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2935476/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, passionate, pastoral, quiet evening, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A tale of love and resilience set against the backdrop of the English countryside.

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