# A Hero (2021)

> An indebted Iranian prisoner’s brief chance at freedom turns a public act of apparent virtue into a tense crisis of truth, reputation, and moral responsibility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/474050

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Asghar Farhadi
- Cast: Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Sahar Goldoost, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Sarina Farhadi, Ehsan Goodarzi, Maryam Shahdaie, Ali Reza Jahandideh
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11777738/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, intimate, morally complex, serious film night, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A man struggles to reclaim his life and dignity while navigating the complexities of debt and morality.

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