# The Descendants (2011)

> A grieving Hawaiian father reconnects with his daughters while confronting marital betrayal and a land sale that could reshape Kauai.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45059

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Alexander Payne
- Cast: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Patricia Hastie, Grace A. Cruz, Kim Gennaula, Karen Kuioka Hironaga
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1033575/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bittersweet, witty, melancholic, reflective evening, family drama night

## Synopsis

A father's journey through grief and family turmoil unfolds against the stunning backdrop of Hawaii.

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