Babygirl
Since she can remember, Lena has watched her mom Lucy squander her life on a series of deadbeat men. When her mom's new man starts hitting on her, she sets up an elaborate honey-trap to expose him. This backfires creating a twisted love-triangle, forcing Lena and Lucy to confront some difficult home truths.
Official Selection at Tribeca Film Festival. Winner of the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
"The nuance of these characterizations, along with the great dialogue and director Vallely's strong script, makes BABYGIRL a touching, compelling and recommended film to watch ... sobering and heartfelt." - Vanessa Martinez, IndieWire
Running Time
78 mins
Year
2013
Kanopy ID
2643357
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Comments (11)
I enjoyed watching this film. It transported me to their world.
I live in NYC and this film resonates completely. It's an honest well-done slice of life coming of age story.
this hjt home. good movie.
Very cute 'coming of age' piece--there is some mature subject matter
The mother is trash and the boyfriend is a pedophile; such revolting characters that I barely was able to watch the movie. Thankfully daughter Lena has enough good sense to make a decent future for herself; her strength was the only reason I persevered (and not sure it was worth it).
Good Movie
Loved it
Great movie.
i'd absolutely watch this again. take a chance and watch this!
Loved it!
well done; loved the look and feel of this movie!
Beautiful, moving story with some top-notch acting, especially the mother. Some great street scenes of NYC, too. The final scenes between mother and daughter... big lump in my throat.