What Maisie Knew
Based on the novel by Henry James
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5/2/2013Runtime
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In New York City, six-year-old Maisie is caught in the middle of a bitter custody battle between her self-absorbed parents—an aging rock singer mother and a distracted art dealer father. As both quickly marry new partners to strengthen their legal standing, Maisie is shuttled back and forth in an endless game of emotional point-scoring. Yet amid the chaos and upheaval, Maisie begins to find true comfort and affection in her new step-parents.
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A portrait of childhood fractured by parental conflict, told through a child's shifting perspective as she navigates a world of adult chaos with quiet resilience. The film feels intimate and observational, capturing the small moments and emotional weight of being caught between two warring adults.
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