# Poetry (2010)

> An aging caregiver turns to poetry while confronting her grandson’s devastating crime and the erosion of her own memory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32046

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lee Chang-dong
- Cast: Yoon Jeong-hee, David Lee, Kim Hee-ra, Ahn Nae-sang, Kim Yong-taek, Park Myung-shin, Jang Hye-jin, Kim Nam-jin
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1287878/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, contemplative, restrained, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A woman's journey into self-discovery unfolds through the power of words and creativity.

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