# Our Friend (2019)

> A devoted friend moves into a young family’s home to help a couple endure the wife’s terminal illness, transforming caregiving into an extraordinary test of friendship and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/408498

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
- Cast: Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck, Jason Segel, Cherry Jones, Jake Owen, Denée Benton, Gwendoline Christie, Reed Diamond
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9608818/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, sincere, devastating, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of friendship and love during life's most challenging moments.

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