# The Postman (1994)

> A shy island postman discovers poetry, friendship, and the courage to pursue love while delivering letters to an exiled literary hero.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6039

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Radford
- Cast: Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Linda Moretti, Mariano Rigillo, Anna Bonaiuto, Sergio Solli
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110877/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, witty, wistful, quiet evening, romantic night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of love and poetry unfolds on a remote island, where a simple postman discovers the beauty of words and romance.

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