Starfish

Lily, grieving over the death of her dog and her father, gets an unexpected call from her estranged sister Eva, who asks her to watch her 14 year-old daughter for two weeks. Eva refuses to say why she needs the favor but Lily reluctantly agrees. Her teenage niece Chloe arrives and becomes a catalyst for change, forcing Lily to address unresolved issues and to open her heart.

Directed by Shira Levin, Starfish leans on a strong ensemble — Margaret Curry, Sophia Colon Roosevelt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 0.