# The Florida Project (2017)

> A mischievous child’s enchanted summer exposes the precarious realities of poverty behind Orlando’s theme-park fantasy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/261435

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Sean Baker
- Cast: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe, Christopher Rivera, Valeria Cotto, Mela Murder, Josie Olivo, Caleb Landry Jones
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5649144/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, playful, melancholic, reflective evening, indie film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood innocence amid harsh realities and strained relationships.

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