# Rust and Bone (2012)

> A volatile drifter and a newly disabled marine-park trainer discover an unvarnished, physically charged path toward love and renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/66808

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jacques Audiard
- Cast: Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Armand Verdure, Céline Sallette, Corinne Masiero, Bouli Lanners, Jean-Michel Correia, Yannick Choirat
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2053425/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: raw, intimate, melancholic, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and resilience unfolds amidst tragedy and transformation.

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