# Son of Babylon (2009)

> A determined grandmother and her headstrong grandson cross a devastated Iraq seeking answers about a son lost to war.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/38969

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Mohamed Al Daradji
- Cast: Shazada Hussein, Yasser Talib, Bashir Al Majid, Salih Abdul Rahman Farhad, Kefaya Dakhee Kareem
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1415290/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, austere, compassionate, reflective viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through war-torn Iraq, where hope and determination collide.

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