# A Fantastic Woman (2017)

> After her older lover dies unexpectedly, a transgender singer in Santiago must defend her right to mourn and remain herself amid suspicion and hostility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/289151

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Sebastián Lelio
- Cast: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco, Aline Küppenheim, Nicolás Saavedra, Amparo Noguera, Néstor Cantillana, Alejandro Goic
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5639354/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tender, harrowing, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss in the face of societal prejudice.

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