# The Half of It (2020)

> A guarded Chinese-American student becomes the ghostwriter for her athletic rival’s crush, discovering that love can transform friendship and self-understanding without following a conventional romantic formula.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/418519

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Alice Wu
- Cast: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano, Wolfgang Novogratz, Catherine Curtin, Becky Ann Baker, Collin Chou
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9683478/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, tender, date night, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of love and friendship unfolds in a small town high school setting.

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