# Tender Mercies (1983)

> A washed-up country singer finds a quiet path toward sobriety, love, and renewed purpose in rural Texas.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27133

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin, Allan Hubbard, Lenny Von Dohlen, Paul Gleason
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086423/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of redemption and friendship set against the backdrop of country music.

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