# The Visitor (2008)

> A solitary Connecticut professor rediscovers connection through friendship, music, and love after undocumented immigrants unexpectedly enter his New York life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7119

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
- Director: Tom McCarthy
- Cast: Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Hiam Abbass, Marian Seldes, Maggie Moore, Michael Cumpsty, Bill McHenry
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857191/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, compassionate, reflective evening, indie film night

## Synopsis

A lonely professor finds unexpected connections in a bustling city that reignites his passion for life.

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