# Heaven Knows What (2015)

> A raw New York street drama follows a homeless young woman whose consuming love and heroin dependence pull her toward an impossible act of loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/170778

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
- Cast: Arielle Holmes, Caleb Landry Jones, Eléonore Hendricks, Buddy Duress, Necro, Isaac Adams, Diana Singh, Benjamin Hampton
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3687186/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, abrasive, serious film night, arthouse viewing

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of love and addiction set against the gritty backdrop of New York City.

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