# Nanban (2012)

> A charismatic engineering student inspires his friends to resist a ruthless academic system, pursue their passions, and keep faith in an all-is-well philosophy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/48534

## Facts

- Runtime: 181 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Shankar
- Cast: Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana D'Cruz, Sathyaraj, S. J. Suryah, Sathyan, Anuya Bhagvath
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180477/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, uplifting, warm, lazy weekend, friendship movie night

## Synopsis

A journey of friendship and self-discovery unfolds as two friends search for their lost companion, guided by his uplifting philosophy.

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