# Angela's Ashes (1999)

> A child’s memoir of hunger, family fracture, and stubborn hope amid the impoverished streets of pre-war Limerick.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5485

## Facts

- Runtime: 145 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Michael Legge, Ciarán Owens, Ronnie Masterson, Pauline McLynn, Liam Carney
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0145653/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bleak, melancholic, compassionate, historical drama night, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of resilience and family against the backdrop of poverty and hardship.

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