# Page Eight (2011)

> An understated MI5 officer investigates a dangerous secret after his superior's death, navigating political power, personal betrayal, and an unexpected romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/51371

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
- Director: David Hare
- Cast: Bill Nighy, Rachel Weisz, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Felicity Jones, Tom Hughes, Judy Davis, Rakhee Thakrar
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1797469/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: paranoid, restrained, witty, quiet evening, political thriller night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of espionage and moral conflict unfolds as a seasoned officer confronts a web of deceit.

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