# Life as a House (2001)

> A terminally ill father recruits his estranged teenage son to build a house and rebuild their fractured family during one transformative summer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6432

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Irwin Winkler
- Cast: Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone, Mary Steenburgen, Ian Somerhalder, Jamey Sheridan, Scott Bakula
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264796/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, sentimental, bittersweet, reflective evening, family drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey of a father seeking redemption and connection with his estranged son.

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