Flophouse America

dir. Monica Strømdahl/Norway, Netherlands, USA/2025/78 min.

12-year-old Mikal was born and raised in a hotel room he shares with his parents, who struggle with substance abuse. Driven by love and a desire for a better life, Mikal’s greatest wish is for his mother to stop drinking

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projection time:

78 min.
country/year:

Norway, Netherlands, USA /2025
director:

Monica Strømdahl
original language of the film:

English
pictures:

Monica Strømdahl
editor:

Monica Strømdahl
production:

Beathe Hofseth, Siri Natvik, Eline van Wees / Beathe Hofseth, Siri Natvik, Eline van Wees
festivals and awards:

2025 – CPH:DOX Copenhagen

sections:

Contrasting America
competitions:

Warsaw Documentary Award First Appearance Award
tags:

USA relations family