# Scent of a Woman (1992)

> A cash-strapped boarding-school student escorts a blind, self-destructive army colonel through Thanksgiving New York, discovering an unlikely bond that tests courage and compassion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4662

## Facts

- Runtime: 156 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Martin Brest
- Cast: Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Venture, Bradley Whitford, Ron Eldard
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105323/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, abrasive, melancholic, thoughtful movie night, character drama marathon

## Synopsis

A blind veteran's Thanksgiving adventure leads to unexpected lessons in life and friendship.

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