# Rocks (2020)

> A fiercely empathetic London teenager improvises adulthood when she must protect her younger brother, discovering resilience through friendship and solidarity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/402506

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Sarah Gavron
- Cast: Bukky Bakray, Kosar Ali, D'Angelou Osei-Kissiedu, Shaneigha-Monik Greyson, Ruby Stokes, Tawheda Begum, Afi Okaidja, Anastasia Dymitrow
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9067182/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, empathetic, poignant, reflective evening, social realism film night

## Synopsis

A young girl faces the harsh realities of life when she must navigate adulthood far too soon.

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