# Mask (1985)

> A fiercely loving mother fights to give her exceptionally intelligent son a full adolescence despite the cruelty attached to his visible deformity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6195

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Peter Bogdanovich
- Cast: Cher, Sam Elliott, Eric Stoltz, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Laura Dern, Micole Mercurio, Harry Carey Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089560/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, inspirational, sentimental, reflective evening, inspirational movie night

## Synopsis

A mother's fierce love shines through adversity as she fights for her son's happiness.

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