
Columbus
Directed by Kogonada
Produced by Nonetheless Productions, Depth of Field
A meditative, intimate portrait of two strangers finding connection and meaning through architecture and shared vulnerability in a small Midwestern town.
When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana - a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library.
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Is Columbus sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is Columbus violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Columbus scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Columbus easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Columbus end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Everything like Columbus, and what each one shares →
Like Columbus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Columbus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Columbus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Columbus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Columbus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































