# Nine Days (2021)

> In a limbo outpost where unborn souls compete for lives on Earth, a weary gatekeeper discovers that judging existence means confronting his own.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/426426

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Edson Oda
- Cast: Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, David Rysdahl, Arianna Ortiz, Tony Hale, Bill Skarsgård, Perry Smith
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10451852/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: meditative, ethereal, melancholic, reflective evening, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A profound exploration of existence and choice unfolds in a remote outpost where souls await their chance at life.

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