Embers

Audience emotional responses for 'Embers' are dominated by profound Sadness and Melancholy, reflecting the film's bleak dystopian setting, the devastating impact of memory loss, and the survivors' hopeless struggle to retain their past. Empathy is strongly evoked by the characters' desperate attempts to cling to their humanity amidst overwhelming adversity. A pervasive sense of Anxiety and Fear stems from the unknown neurological disease, the constant struggle for survival, and the inevitable deterioration of their minds. Confusion and Nostalgia are central due to the memory loss theme, while the overall tone is Disturbing, with a lingering sense of Anticipation and Curiosity about the virus and the characters' ultimate fate.