Drama
United States of America
The movie What Maisie Knew is a heart-wrenching drama that tells the story of a young girl named Maisie who is caught in the middle of her parents' tumultuous divorce and bitter custody battle. Maisie's parents are both self-absorbed and neglectful, leaving her in the care of a series of nannies and step-parents who are just as unstable as her biological parents.
As Maisie's parents become embroiled in a bitter custody battle, the little girl is left to navigate the complex emotions and confusing situations that arise as she is shuttled back and forth between her mother and father. Along the way, she makes some unexpected connections with the people in her life and begins to understand the true meaning of love and family.
The movie is based on the novella by Henry James, but it has been updated for the modern era and features a stellar cast that includes Julianne Moore as Maisie's mother, Steve Coogan as her father, and Alexander Skarsgård as one of her step-parents. The film is a poignant and powerful exploration of the effects of divorce on children and the ways in which they can be resilient and adaptable in the face of difficult circumstances.
