Short Term 12

A compassionate young supervisor works at a foster care facility for at-risk teenagers, helping them navigate difficult circumstances. When a new resident awakens painful memories from her own troubled past, the supervisor’s carefully maintained emotional defenses begin to weaken, affecting both her work and personal life.

My take

You’ll like this intimate, realistic drama if you value authentic performances, emotional complexity, and small moments of hope; Not for you if you prefer fast pacing or lighter fare like Inside Out.

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