# Paradise Road (1997)

> Women imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp find dignity and collective strength by forming a vocal ensemble against their captors’ resistance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/54278

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Pauline Collins, Cate Blanchett, Julianna Margulies, Jennifer Ehle, Wendy Hughes, Johanna ter Steege
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119859/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: oppressive, solemn, humanistic, historical drama night, wartime cinema marathon

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