# Imitation of Life (1959)

> Two mothers build a shared household while ambition and racial prejudice place their daughters on sharply unequal paths.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21364

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Douglas Sirk
- Cast: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy, Juanita Moore, Karin Dicker
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052918/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melodramatic, heartbreaking, subversive, classic cinema night, social issue film discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and ambition, where two women navigate the complexities of motherhood and societal expectations.

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