# Puzzle (2018)

> A neglected suburban mother discovers competitive puzzle solving and begins assembling a life that belongs to her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/338742

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Marc Turtletaub
- Cast: Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Austin Abrams, Bubba Weiler, Helen Coxe, Mandela Bellamy
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6933454/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, gentle, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A suburban mother's life transforms when she discovers her passion for puzzles, challenging her family's dynamics.

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