# The Wind (1928)

> A naive Virginia woman confronts the brutal prairie, an uneasy marriage, and her own changing idea of home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19650

## Facts

- Runtime: 76 min
- Genres: Drama, Western, Romance, Thriller
- Director: Victor Sjöström
- Cast: Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Montagu Love, Dorothy Cumming, Edward Earle, William Orlamond, Carmencita Johnson, Leon Janney
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019585/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: oppressive, melancholic, intense, classic film evening, silent cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A young woman's journey into the harsh realities of the West reveals the strength of her spirit amidst adversity.

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