# Ladies in Black (2018)

> A sheltered Sydney schoolgirl discovers independence, friendship, fashion, and a changing society during a summer behind the counters of a department store.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/331479

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Rachael Taylor, Julia Ormond, Angourie Rice, Ryan Corr, Nicholas Hammond, Vincent Perez, Shane Jacobson, Susie Porter
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6684884/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, hopeful, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A vibrant summer in 1959 Sydney reveals the transformative power of friendship and ambition.

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