United States, 2017 / 115 Mins
Director: Sean Baker
Starring: Brooklynn Prince, Valeria Cotto, Willem Dafoe
Six-year-old Moonee and her mother Halley live week to week at “The Magic Castle,” a budget motel managed by Bobby, whose stern exterior hides a deep reservoir of kindness and compassion. Despite her harsh surroundings, the precocious and ebullient Moonee has no trouble making each day a celebration of life, her endless afternoons overflowing with mischief and grand adventure.