Coming-of-Age

Suncoast (2024) is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama directed by Laura Chinn, inspired by her personal experiences. Set in the early 2000s, the story follows Doris (Nico Parker), a teenager grappling with her brother Max's (Cree Kawa) critical illness. When Max is admitted to a hospice facility named Suncoast, Doris navigates her strained relationship with her strong-willed mother, Kristine (Laura Linney). Amidst the emotional turmoil, she forms an unlikely bond with Paul (Woody Harrelson), an eccentric activist in a groundbreaking medical case.