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To Write Love on Her Arms

2015 · 118 min

A raw, heartfelt journey through addiction and recovery, blending harsh reality with moments of artistic hope.

Directed by: Nathan Frankowski
Genres: Drama, Music
Starring: Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray, Rupert Friend

Tagline: Based on the True Story that started a Global Movement.
Overview: The story follows 19-year-old Renee who has always loved fairy tales: the idea of a princess, a hero and a happily ever after. But Renee’s life is that of a darker tale: she’s a young woman battling addiction, depression and self-injury. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy balanced with harsh reality, the movie follows Renee on her courageous journey towards recovery.

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Directed by: Nathan Frankowski
Genres: Drama, Music
Starring: Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray, Rupert Friend

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
healing
trauma
friendship
faith
Places: suburbs
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	1
Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	7
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	8

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Genres: drama, music
Directed by: Nathan Frankowski
Written by: Kate King Lynch
Starring: Kat Dennings, Chad Michael Murray, Rupert Friend, Corbin Bleu, Mark Saul, Juliana Harkavy, Samantha Castro, Will Peltz
Cinematography: Stephen Campbell
Runtime: 118 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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