# A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010)

> A recently released Norwegian ex-con tries to live gently while his criminal past keeps pulling him back toward violence and social disgrace.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19346

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director: Hans Petter Moland
- Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Jorunn Kjellsby, Bjørn Floberg, Gard B. Eidsvold, Jannike Kruse, Bjørn Sundquist, Kjersti Holmen, Jon Øigarden
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386683/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, deadpan, warm, lazy sunday, scandinavian cinema night

## Synopsis

A man emerges from prison to navigate the complexities of life outside, where old habits die hard.

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