Short Term 12 (2013)

2013 · 96 min · Drama

Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek and LaKeith Stanfield.

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