# The Sum of Us (1994)

> A tender Sydney father-son comedy-drama follows two generations searching for love while protecting an unusually open family bond.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22736

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Kevin Dowling, Geoff Burton
- Cast: Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson, Deborah Kennedy, Joss Moroney, Mitch Mathews, Julie Herbert, Des James
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111309/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, candid, witty, reflective evening, lgbtq+ cinema night

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