# The Past (2013)

> An Iranian man's return to Paris for a divorce uncovers a volatile web of family secrets, guilt, and unresolved trauma.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/94497

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Director: Asghar Farhadi
- Cast: Bérénice Bejo, Ali Mosaffa, Tahar Rahim, Pauline Burlet, Elyes Aguis, Jeanne Jestin, Sabrina Ouazani, Babak Karimi
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404461/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, tense, intimate, quiet evening, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of past choices and their consequences unfolds in the heart of Paris.

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