# The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018)

> A resourceful Mumbai street magician crosses continents in search of family, love, and a life beyond poverty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/271882

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Ken Scott
- Cast: Dhanush, Bérénice Bejo, Erin Moriarty, Barkhad Abdi, Gérard Jugnot, Ben Miller, Abel Jafri, Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5371168/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, cheerful, compassionate, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

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