My Name Is Emily

My Name Is Emily

Directed by Simon Fitzmaurice

Produced by Newgrange Pictures, Kennedy Films

201694 min6.8 / 10

A road-trip drama about a grieving girl and her institutionalized father that balances youthful rebellion with philosophical reflection on loss, family, and institutional constraint.

Packed off to a foster home after her father is insti­tu­tion­al­ized, a rebellious young Irish girl resolves to bust her dad out of the hospital where he's been confined.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Name Is Emily sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does My Name Is Emily end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is My Name Is Emily violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is My Name Is Emily easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is My Name Is Emily scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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