# Breakthrough (2019)

> A faith-driven mother refuses to surrender hope when her drowned teenage son lies seemingly beyond recovery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/355977

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Roxann Dawson
- Cast: Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Sam Trammell, Dennis Haysbert, Maddy Martin
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7083526/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, emotional, inspirational viewing, family movie night

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