# Blue Giant (2023)

> A driven young saxophonist builds a jazz trio in Tokyo, discovering that artistic greatness depends on friendship as much as individual ambition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/631598

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Music
- Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Cast: Yuki Yamada, Shotaro Mamiya, Amane Okayama, Yusuke Kondoh, Mirei Suda, Kenji Nomura, Hiroki Touchi, Yutaka Aoyama
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15737898/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: energetic, uplifting, sincere, inspiring movie night, music focused viewing

## Synopsis

A young musician's journey begins with a single note, igniting a passion for jazz that will change his life forever.

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