The Florida Project

2017 · 112 min · EN · R · 7.4 (3,109 votes)

Dir. Sean Baker · Starring Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Rivera, Valeria Cotto, Mela Murder · Music Lorne Balfe

“Find your kingdom.”

Drama

The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.

VIBE

This film feels like a sun-drenched, bittersweet dream, capturing the unbridled joy of childhood innocence amidst the harsh realities of poverty. It's a poignant, naturalistic portrait of resilience and unconventional family bonds, observing life on the fringes with both vibrant wonder and a deep, aching melancholy. A truly immersive, emotionally resonant experience.

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