# Moonlight (2016)

> Across three stages of life, a withdrawn Miami boy struggles to claim tenderness, identity, and self-worth amid addiction, bullying, and enforced masculinity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/247093

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- Cast: Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome, Alex R. Hibbert, Jaden Piner, Naomie Harris
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4975722/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, tender, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and resilience against the backdrop of a troubled childhood.

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