Short Term 12 is a story about neglected youths who live in a foster home for teenagers.
Brie Larson plays Grace. She is dedicated to helping these teenage kids but her relationship with her boyfriend and co-worker Mason (John Gallagher Jr) lacks the care she shows to the kids and he knows it especially when Grace discovers she is pregnant.
The arrival of a new girl to the facility Jayden (Kaitlyn Dever) a troubled girl unravels Grace's own issues and upbringing, her father is in jail and it seems both have overlapping experiences.
This is a small independent film and shows early promise from future Oscar winning actress Brie Larson. It also features Rami Malek as a new counsellor.
Director Destin Cretton worked in such a care home and initially developed his experiences in a short movie which this is based on. Cretton largely keeps the movie natural, small scale and avoids histrionics.
Brie Larson plays Grace. She is dedicated to helping these teenage kids but her relationship with her boyfriend and co-worker Mason (John Gallagher Jr) lacks the care she shows to the kids and he knows it especially when Grace discovers she is pregnant.
The arrival of a new girl to the facility Jayden (Kaitlyn Dever) a troubled girl unravels Grace's own issues and upbringing, her father is in jail and it seems both have overlapping experiences.
This is a small independent film and shows early promise from future Oscar winning actress Brie Larson. It also features Rami Malek as a new counsellor.
Director Destin Cretton worked in such a care home and initially developed his experiences in a short movie which this is based on. Cretton largely keeps the movie natural, small scale and avoids histrionics.