# Beyond the Hills (2012)

> A desperate woman returns to Romania to reclaim her former lover, only to confront a convent whose faith has replaced their intimacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/69904

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Cristian Mungiu
- Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuță, Dana Tapalagă, Cătălina Harabagiu, Gina Tandura, Vica Agache, Nora Covali
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2258281/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, intimate, serious film night, arthouse cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and faith that explores the boundaries of friendship and devotion.

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