# 35 Shots of Rum (2009)

> A tender, quietly rhythmic portrait of a widowed father and his daughter learning that love sometimes requires separation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15585

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Claire Denis
- Cast: Alex Descas, Mati Diop, Nicole Dogué, Grégoire Colin, Julieth Mars Toussaint, Ingrid Caven, Jean-Christophe Folly, Adèle Ado
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1100048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and independence between a father and daughter navigating life's transitions.

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