Flophouse America (2025)
Flophouse America (2025)
What does it truly take for someone to change?
Because of the big housing problem in the US many people move into cheap, run down hotels, the so-called Flophouse hotels. Twelve-year-old Mikal was born and raised in a hotel room he shares with his parents, who struggle with substance abuse. Driven by love and a desire for a better life, his greatest wish is for his mother to stop drinking. Mikal is bright and articulate, but his parents’ struggles prevent them from giving him the stability he needs. Through Mikal’s perspective, the film paints an intimate portrait of resilience, hope, and the harsh realities of life on society’s margins.

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Because of the big housing problem in the US many people move into cheap, run down hotels, the so-called Flophouse hotels. Twelve-year-old Mikal was born and raised in a hotel room he shares with his parents, who struggle with substance abuse. Driven by love and a desire for a better life, his greatest wish is for his mother to stop drinking. Mikal is bright and articulate, but his parents’ struggles prevent them from giving him the stability he needs. Through Mikal’s perspective, the film paints an intimate portrait of resilience, hope, and the harsh realities of life on society’s margins.


Tagline: What does it truly take for someone to change?
Certification: NR

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 24 March 2025

Country: US, NO, NL

Runtime: 80m

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Company: Fri Film

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Beathe Hofseth

Beathe Hofseth

Producer

Siri Natvik

Siri Natvik

Producer

Avi Bond

Avi Bond

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Justin Lerner

Justin Lerner

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Eline van Wees

Eline van Wees

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Christian von Behr

Christian von Behr

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Monica Strømdahl

Monica Strømdahl

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Monica Strømdahl

Monica Strømdahl

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