# What Maisie Knew (2013)

> A perceptive child finds steadier love with her caregivers while her glamorous parents turn custody into a weapon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/82416

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
- Cast: Julianne Moore, Steve Coogan, Alexander Skarsgård, Joanna Vanderham, Onata Aprile, Diana García, Sadie Rae, Jesse Stone Spadaccini
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1932767/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, haunting, empathetic, reflective evening, literary adaptation night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood innocence amidst adult turmoil and conflict.

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