# The Wood (1999)

> A wedding-day rescue mission unlocks a tender, funny history of three African American friends whose youthful bond is tested by adulthood and romantic commitment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9747

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Rick Famuyiwa
- Cast: Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, LisaRaye McCoy, De'Aundre Bonds, Antwon Tanner, Tamala Jones
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0161100/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, date night, friends night

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