# To Leslie (2022)

> A hard-drinking West Texas mother confronts the wreckage of her lottery windfall and struggles toward a precarious second chance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/586211

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Michael Morris
- Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Allison Janney, Stephen Root, James Landry Hébert, Matt Lauria
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8129806/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bleak, heart wrenching, intimate, reflective viewing, indie drama night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of loss and redemption unfolds as a woman battles her demons to reclaim her life.

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