# The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)

> A passionate bluegrass romance is pushed to its emotional limits when profound family tragedy collides with opposing beliefs about love, loss, and hope.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/87192

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Felix van Groeningen
- Cast: Veerle Baetens, Johan Heldenbergh, Nell Cattrysse, Geert Van Rampelberg, Nils De Caster, Robbie Cleiren, Bert Huysentruyt, Jan Bijvoet
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024519/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: passionate, melancholic, wistful, emotionally intense movie night, music focused viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss, set against the backdrop of bluegrass music.

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