# Swan Song (2021)

> A terminally ill father considers replacing himself with a replica to spare his family the pain of losing him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/542614

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
- Director: Benjamin Cleary
- Cast: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, Adam Beach, Lee Shorten, Dax Rey, Nyasha Hatendi
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13207508/

## Ember's analysis

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

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and sacrifice in the face of terminal illness.

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