# Monster's Ball (2001)

> A remorseful Death Row guard and the widow of an executed prisoner find an uneasy, transformative love across the racial and moral barriers dividing their Louisiana lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/905

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Marc Forster
- Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Sean Combs, Yasiin Bey, Will Rokos, Milo Addica, Coronji Calhoun
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285742/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, melancholic, intimate, serious movie night, reflective evening

## Synopsis

An unlikely romance blossoms amidst the shadows of past sins and societal barriers.

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