# I, Daniel Blake (2016)

> A principled carpenter and a struggling single mother find solidarity while an austerity-era welfare system reduces their lives to forms, sanctions, and waiting rooms.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/245412

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ken Loach
- Cast: Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter, Sharon Percy, Kema Sikazwe, Magpie Richens
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5168192/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: compassionate, witty, warm, socially conscious viewing, discussion group

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of friendship and resilience amidst bureaucratic indifference.

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