Ema
“She has a plan.”
Synopsis
Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-03
Top Cast
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Mariana di Girolamo
Ema
Gael García Bernal
Gastón
Santiago Cabrera
Aníbal
Paola Giannini
Raquel
Cristián Suárez
Polo
Mariana Loyola
Sara
Catalina Saavedra
Marcela
Susana Hidalgo
Paulina
Josefina Fiebelkorn
Perla
Giannina Fruttero
Sonia
Antonia Giesen
Renata
Paula Hofmann
Laura
Paula Luchsinger
María
Claudio Arredondo
School Principal
Eduardo Paxeco
Carlos
Natalia Bakulic
Lisa
Amparo Noguera
New School Principal
Diego Muñoz
Facundo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Calderón, Alejandro Moreno, Pablo Larraín
- Original Score
- Nicolas Jaar
- Original Title
- Ema
- Country of Origin
- Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Fabula
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pablo Larraín
Guillermo Calderón, Alejandro Moreno, Pablo Larraín
Nicolas Jaar
Sergio Armstrong
Sebastián Sepúlveda
Juan de Dios Larraín, Mariane Hartard, Rocío Jadue, Andrea Undurraga
Department Leadership Roster
Juan de Dios Larraín
Producer
Pablo Larraín
Director
Nicolas Jaar
Original Music Composer
Sergio Armstrong
Director of Photography
Muriel Parra
Costume Design
Sebastián Sepúlveda
Editor
Felipe Criado
Costume Design
Guillermo Calderón
Writer
Alejandro Moreno
Writer
Pablo Larraín
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ema
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What is Ema about?
Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.
Who directed Ema?
Ema was directed by Pablo Larraín.
Who stars in Ema?
The principal cast of Ema includes Mariana di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini, Cristián Suárez.
When was Ema released and how long is it?
Ema was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Ema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ema was composed by Nicolas Jaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ema?
Ema holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).