# Honey Boy (2019)

> A young actor turns the wreckage of an abusive childhood and adult addiction into a fragile path toward reconciliation through art.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/354175

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alma Har'el
- Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe, Byron Bowers, Laura San Giacomo, FKA twigs, Natasha Lyonne, Maika Monroe
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8151874/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, dreamy, reflective evening, indie film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood trauma and the healing power of art unfolds in this deeply personal drama.

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