# Since You Went Away (1944)

> A steadfast mother holds her Midwestern household together through wartime shortages while her daughters face the emotional costs of love and separation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27385

## Facts

- Runtime: 177 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Cromwell
- Cast: Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Monty Woolley, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Walker, Hattie McDaniel
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037280/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sentimental, earnest, wistful, classic hollywood evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and resilience during wartime, where homefront struggles intertwine with unexpected romance.

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