Flophouse America
dir. Monica Strømdahl / 2025 / Norway, Netherlands, USA / 78 min
12-year-old Mikal was born and raised in a hotel room he shares with his parents, who struggle with substance abuse.
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
- duration:
- 78 min
- country / year of production:
- Norway, Netherlands, USA / 2025
- director:
- Monica Strømdahl
- cinematography:
- Monica Strømdahl
- production:
- Beathe Hofseth, Siri Natvik, Eline van Wees / Beathe Hofseth, Siri Natvik, Eline van Wees
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2025 – CPH:DOX Copenhagen
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