USA,
2013, 97 min
Directed by:
Destin Daniel CrettonScreenplay:
Destin Daniel CrettonCinematography:
Brett PawlakComposer:
Joel P. WestCast:
Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, Lakeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Calloway, Melora Walters (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Grace is a 20-something supervisor at Short Term 12, a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers. She is passionate about her work and takes great care of the kids, though she struggles with her own troubled past. When Jayden, a gifted, restless, teenager arrives at the facility, Grace finds herself no longer able to ignore the difficulties of her own childhood – and it puts the delicate balance of her life and work at risk. She must find her way through a crisis that both pushes her to the edge and allows her to discover unexpected glimmers of humor and hope. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2014 - Nat Sanders (Best Editing)
- 2014 - Brie Larson (Best Female Lead)
- 2014 - Lakeith Stanfield (Best Supporting Male)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2014 - Brie Larson (Best Actress)