Romance,Drama
United States of America
Princess Cyd is a coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Stephen Cone. The movie stars Jessie Pinnick as Cyd Loughlin, Rebecca Spence as her aunt Miranda Ruth, and Malic White as Katie. It was released in 2017 and has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes.
The movie focuses on Cyd, a high school athlete who is struggling to find meaning in her life. She lives with her depressive father in South Carolina and longs to escape her small-town existence. When her aunt Miranda invites her to spend the summer in Chicago, she jumps at the chance.
During her stay, Cyd begins to explore her sexuality and develops a romantic relationship with Katie, a barista in a local coffee shop. As she navigates her new feelings, she and her aunt engage in conversations about sex, faith, and the nature of happiness. Miranda, a successful novelist with a complicated personal history, serves as a mentor and guide to Cyd as she discovers her own identity and place in the world.
Throughout the film, Cone explores complex themes of love, desire, and spirituality with sensitivity and depth. The characters are fully realized and nuanced, and the performances by the cast are excellent. Princess Cyd is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant movie that explores the complexities of growing up and finding oneself in a world that can be both beautiful and devastating.
