# Border (2018)

> A lonely Swedish customs agent who can smell guilt finds belonging with a strange kindred spirit, forcing her to rethink humanity, desire, and morality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/358788

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Crime
- Director: Ali Abbasi
- Cast: Eva Melander, Eero Milonoff, Jörgen Thorsson, Ann Petrén, Sten Ljunggren, Kjell Wilhelmsen, Rakel Wärmländer, Andreas Kundler
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5501104/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, provocative, melancholic, arthouse film night, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A unique customs agent discovers her true self while navigating a world of hidden darkness and emotional truths.

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