# The Can (2023)

> A grieving man’s encounter with an ordinary can opens a quietly surreal path toward renewed wonder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2969686

## Facts

- Runtime: 22 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Danielle Purdy, Shadow C. LaValley
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11924156/

## Ember's analysis

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

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