# Gran Torino (2008)

> A grieving Detroit widower confronts his racism and aging identity when an attempted car theft draws him into protecting his Hmong teenage neighbors from gang violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7621

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Cast: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Brian Haley, Geraldine Hughes, Dreama Walker, Brian Howe
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1205489/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sardonic, melancholic, witty, reflective evening, clint eastwood film night

## Synopsis

An old man's prejudices are challenged when he finds purpose in protecting his young neighbor.

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