# Leo (2023)

> A quiet cafe owner becomes the target of a ruthless cartel when his apparent resemblance to a feared former enforcer threatens to expose a violent past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/869499

## Facts

- Runtime: 163 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Cast: Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Madonna Sebastian, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Baby Iyal, Mathew Thomas
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15654328/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: suspenseful, exhilarating, intense, theatrical action night, vijay fan event

## Synopsis

A mild-mannered cafe owner becomes an unlikely hero in a world of crime and chaos.

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