# The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

> A sensitive freshman finds belonging with two unconventional seniors while confronting depression, trauma, and the risks of first love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/60318

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Stephen Chbosky
- Cast: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott, Melanie Lynskey, Nina Dobrev
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659337/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, wistful, melancholic, rainy day, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through adolescence and the struggles of finding one's place in the world.

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