# The Shack (2017)

> A grieving father follows a mysterious invitation to the shack linked to his daughter's disappearance and encounters a transformative vision of faith, forgiveness, and divine love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/222479

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Stuart Hazeldine
- Cast: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw, Aviv Alush, Sumire, Radha Mitchell, Graham Greene, Gage Munroe
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2872518/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, earnest, hopeful, reflective viewing, faith discussion

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