Synopsis
Because of the big housing problem in the US many people move into cheap, run down hotels, the so-called Flophouse hotels. Twelve-year-old Mikal was born and raised in a hotel room he shares with his parents, who struggle with substance abuse. Driven by love and a desire for a better life, his greatest wish is for his mother to stop drinking. Mikal is bright and articulate, but his parents’ struggles prevent them from giving him the stability he needs. Through Mikal’s perspective, the film paints an intimate portrait of resilience, hope, and the harsh realities of life on society’s margins.
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
June 19, 2025
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Festival History
- European Film Awards 2026 generic - Documentary Film Selection
- Budapest Film Festival 2025
- CPH:DOX 2025 generic
- Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival 2025 generic - Constellation
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025 generic
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt35932522 |
| TMDB | 1433791 |
