# Caramel (2007)

> In a Beirut beauty salon, six women navigate forbidden desire, aging, caregiving, and marriage while friendship opens unexpected paths toward happiness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3899

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Nadine Labaki
- Cast: Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Al Massri, Adel Karam, Joanna Moukarzel, Gisèle Aouad, Sihame Haddad, Aziza Semaan, Fatmeh Safa
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825236/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, intimate, date night, girls night

## Synopsis

In a vibrant city, six women navigate love and friendship amidst societal expectations.

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