# Drive My Car (2021)

> A grieving theater director and his reserved chauffeur form a fragile bond while rehearsing Chekhov and confronting the secrets of the past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/537912

## Facts

- Runtime: 179 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Cast: Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Park Yu-rim, Jin Dae-yeon, Sonia Yuan, Ahn Hwi-tae
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14039582/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, contemplative, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of grief and connection unfolds as a man confronts his past.

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