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Embers

2018Movie10 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · teens · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

To cope with the loss of his father, Micah spends time in church lighting candles that are perpetually blown out by the wind. He encounters a stranger who persuades him to reconsider his self-imposed exile, and reconcile with his brother.

Feels like

  • Quiet Grief Drama
  • Faith and Doubt
  • Brotherly Reconciliation
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Indie Character Study
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Slow-Burn Healing
  • Contemplative Pacing
  • Emotional Vulnerability
  • Rural Realism

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Stephanos Minoglou
Written by
Stephanos Minoglou

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Facts

September 16, 2018 · 10 min · Drama

Released
September 16, 2018
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

The Apocalypse Brings Out the Best in People, Boy Meets Girl, Nameless Narrative +7

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  • Boy Meets Girl
  • Nameless Narrative
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  • Sole Surviving Scientist
  • Name Amnesia
  • Elaborate Underground Base
  • Apocalyptic Underground Refuge
  • Note to Self

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Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Embers worth watching?"

Questions about Embers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Embers worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55.

Is Embers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Embers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.