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None But the Lonely Heart

1944 · 113 min

A somber, socially conscious drama that immerses you in Cockney poverty and a strained mother-son bond, with moments of tenderness and crime.

Tagline: "Black as the Ace I am!"
Overview: When an itinerant reluctantly returns home to help his sickly mother run her shop, they're both tempted to turn to crime to help make ends meet.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, parenthood, politics, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
parenthood
politics
crime
redemption
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild