# Ballerina (2023)

> A grieving former bodyguard turns her friend's final wish into a stylish and punishing campaign of revenge.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/885794

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Lee Chung-hyun
- Cast: Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hoon, Park Yu-rim, Shin Se-hwi, Park Hyoung-soo, Park Geun-jeong, Yang Jun-seok, Lee Jae-joon
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26350277/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: angry, mournful, propulsive, action movie night, late night thriller viewing

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