# Joseph (2018)

> A lonely, alcoholic retired Kerala cop returns to investigative work when an accident tied to his ex-wife reveals a devastating hidden truth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/392811

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Padmakumar M
- Cast: Joju George, Irshad, Athmeeya Rajan, Dileesh Pothan, Madhuri Braganza, Malavika Menon, Sudhi Koppa, James Eliya
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8561086/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, atmospheric, poignant, quiet evening, crime thriller night

## Synopsis

A retired cop's quiet life is shattered when a tragedy strikes, leading him down a dark path of investigation and sacrifice.

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