# I've Loved You So Long (2008)

> A guarded woman emerging from fifteen years in prison slowly relearns intimacy when her younger sister gives her a place in the family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4009

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Philippe Claudel
- Cast: Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Claire Johnston, Frédéric Pierrot, Laurent Grévill, Lise Ségur, Jean-Claude Arnaud
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068649/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: foreboding, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, serious film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of redemption and the power of family bonds after years apart.

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