# CODA (2021)

> A hearing teenager in a deaf fishing family must decide whether pursuing her singing dreams means leaving behind the people who depend on her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/551310

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Sian Heder
- Cast: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Amy Forsyth, Kevin Chapman
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366460/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, uplifting, sincere, feel good viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A young woman navigates the complexities of family loyalty and personal ambition through the power of music.

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