Moonlight

Theatrical - Wide 2016-10-21

Cast Naomie Harris Mahershala Ali Trevante Rhodes
Directed by Barry Jenkins
Written by Barry Jenkins

Genres: Drama

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9/10

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Set in three different time periods, Chiron battles a deteriorating home life and deals with his dawning sexuality.

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