City of Ember

Underground tunnels, faint hum of generators, flickering lamps. A dying city's last hope rests on two teenagers searching for clues. Kenan brings a unique blend of fantasy and adventure to this family film.

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Gil Kenan directed City of Ember in 2008. See Gil Kenan's full filmography, where to start with Gil Kenan, or where to go after you've seen everything by Gil Kenan.

City of Ember was released in 2008 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 95 minutes.