# The Whale (2022)

> A dying English teacher makes one last, painful attempt to earn his estranged daughter’s forgiveness while confronting the shame and regret that have consumed his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/557516

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Darren Aronofsky
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton, Sathya Sridharan, Jacey Sink, Allison Altman
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13833688/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, uncomfortable, quiet evening, emotionally cathartic viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of a father's struggle to reconnect with his daughter amidst personal demons.

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