# Limbo (2020)

> On a remote Scottish island, a young Syrian musician and fellow asylum seekers find fragile connection while waiting for the decisions that will determine their futures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/386830

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Ben Sharrock
- Cast: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Qais Nashif, Kenneth Collard, Sanjeev Kohli
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9138170/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wry, tender, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the refugee experience unfolds on a remote Scottish island, where hope and despair collide.

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