# Ema (2019)

> A fiercely sensual dancer turns guilt, reggaeton, and unconventional desire into a strategy for reclaiming her fractured family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/377146

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Pablo Larraín
- Cast: Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini, Cristián Suárez, Mariana Loyola, Catalina Saavedra, Susana Hidalgo
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8800266/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sensual, restless, provocative, arthouse film night, dance film showcase

## Synopsis

A dancer's quest for redemption leads her through the vibrant streets of Valparaíso, where love and loss intertwine.

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