# A Single Man (2009)

> On a single day in 1962 Los Angeles, a grieving English professor prepares to end his life while unexpected encounters reopen his connection to the living.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21611

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Tom Ford
- Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena, Paulette Lamori, Ryan Simpkins, Ginnifer Goodwin
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1315981/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, elegant, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss in a single day.

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