Starlet
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STARLET explores the unlikely cross-generational friendship between 21 year-old Jane (Dree Hemingway), and the elderly Sadie (Besedka Johnson), two wo...men whose worlds collide in California's San Fernando Valley. Jane, an aspiring actress, spends her time getting high with her dysfunctional roommates, Melissa and Mikey (Stella Maeve and James Ransone), while caring for her Chihuahua, Starlet. Sadie, a widow, passes her days alone, tending to her flower garden. After a confrontation between the women at Sadie's yard sale, Jane uncovers a hidden stash of money inside a relic from Sadie's past. Jane attempts to befriend the caustic older woman in an effort to solve her dilemma and secrets emerge as their relationship grows. Director Sean Baker continues in the naturalistic style of his previous films, the award-winning and Spirit Award nominees PRINCE OF BROADWAY and TAKE OUT, capturing the rhythms of everyday life with an authenticity rarely seen in cinema. Featuring a pair of exceptional debut performances by Dree Hemingway (great granddaughter of Ernest and daughter of Mariel) and 85 year-old Besedka Johnson who received a Special Jury Recognition for her performance at SXSW. STARLET is at once provocative, haunting, unpredictable, and surprisingly sweet. Show More

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o befriend Sadie in order to give her the money back, but initially struggles to break through the elderly woman's hardened exterior. As their friendship slowly develops, Jane learns more about Sadie's past and finds herself drawn into the complexities of her life.

Starlet is a movie that centers around the theme of unexpected connections and the power of human connection across generations. The film follows the journey of Jane, a young woman who is trying to navigate her way through life while pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress. Jane's path crosses with Sadie, an elderly widow who leads a lonely existence.

The movie delves into the complexities of their relationship as Jane discovers a hidden stash of money belonging to Sadie. Motivated by guilt, Jane attempts to befriend Sadie and return the money to her. However, Sadie's guarded and distant nature poses a challenge to Jane's efforts.

As the plot unfolds, Jane slowly breaks through Sadie's walls and begins to understand the struggles and events that have shaped Sadie's life. Through their friendship, both women find solace and support, ultimately learning valuable life lessons from each other.

Starlet is a thought-provoking and heartwarming film that explores themes of empathy, forgiveness, and the importance of human connection. It offers a unique perspective on the power of unlikely friendships and the ways in which they can transform lives.