# Lawn Dogs (1997)

> A perceptive girl and a disenfranchised groundskeeper forge an innocent bond that unsettles a wealthy community built on hypocrisy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22163

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Duigan
- Cast: Sam Rockwell, Mischa Barton, Christopher McDonald, Kathleen Quinlan, Bruce McGill, David Barry Gray, Eric Mabius, Tom Aldredge
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119506/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, eerie, haunting, thoughtful movie night, independent cinema evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship that defies societal norms and expectations.

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