i love how when the third act starts and you think "oh my god... he's so different now" then chiron gets a phone call from kevin and BOOM he's back to that boy from the first act. moonlight invented acting
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Directed by Barry Jenkins
Moonlight
An acclaimed, atmospheric drama.
Drama
2016
1h 52m
4.2(1566k)via LetterboxdTrevante Rhodes + 4 more
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
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boyhood: who are you?moonlight: i'm you but stronger in every possible way
watching this felt like i was watching real people
Common questions
What is Moonlight about?+
The film follows a young Black man named Chiron across three distinct chapters of his life in Miami as he grapples with his identity, sexuality, and the challenges of his upbringing.
Who directed Moonlight?+
Moonlight was directed by American filmmaker Barry Jenkins in 2016, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Has Moonlight won any awards?+
Yes, Moonlight won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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