# Mean Dreams (2016)

> Two teenagers flee through rural Canada with stolen drug money while first love becomes their fragile refuge from an abusive lawman.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/261118

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Nathan Morlando
- Cast: Sophie Nélisse, Josh Wiggins, Colm Feore, Bill Paxton, Joe Cobden, Vickie Papavs, Ryan Blakely, George Buza
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5160928/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, wistful, tender, rainy day, independent film night

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