# Hard Truths (2024)

> A painfully funny portrait of an embittered British mother whose anger exposes the fractures running through her family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/951808

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Mike Leigh
- Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett, Ani Nelson, Sophia Brown, Jonathan Livingstone, Jo Martin
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11891850/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sardonic, melancholic, harrowing, quiet evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family dynamics that blends humor with heartache.

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