# Testament of Youth (2015)

> A gifted young Englishwoman’s dreams of Oxford, love, and literary success are transformed by the First World War into a life of nursing, remembrance, and pacifist conviction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/170483

## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: History, Drama, War
- Director: James Kent
- Cast: Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton, Colin Morgan, Dominic West, Emily Watson, Hayley Atwell, Anna Chancellor
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441953/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, sincere, quiet evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss amidst the chaos of war.

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