# Shadowlands (1993)

> A reserved Oxford scholar discovers transformative love with an outspoken American poet, only to have illness test his intellect, faith, and capacity for grief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5530

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Richard Attenborough
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Edward Hardwicke, John Wood, Michael Denison, Peter Firth, Matthew Delamere, Julian Fellowes
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108101/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, tender, melancholic, quiet evening, literary film night

## Synopsis

A poignant love story that explores the depths of human connection amidst life's unpredictability.

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