# Laurence Anyways (2012)

> A visually audacious decade-long romance follows a transgender woman and the lover whose devotion is tested by her pursuit of an authentic life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/73420

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Xavier Dolan
- Cast: Melvil Poupaud, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye, Monia Chokri, Susan Almgren, Yves Jacques, Sophie Faucher, Magalie Lépine-Blondeau
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1650048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intense, melancholic, avant-garde, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and identity that transcends societal norms.

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