# Serious Men (2020)

> A resentful Mumbai father manufactures his son into a celebrated prodigy, only to find ambition turning against his family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/526725

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Sudhir Mishra
- Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nassar, Indira Tiwari, Aakshath Das, Sanjay Narvekar, Shweta Basu Prasad
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10230414/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: biting, witty, uneasy, thoughtful evening viewing, social issue film night

## Synopsis

A father's desperation leads him to exploit his son's brilliance, but secrets threaten to unravel their bond.

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