Three time periods - young adolescence, mid-teen and young adult - in the life of African-American, gay Chiron is presented. When a child, Chiron lives with his single, crack addict mother, Paula, in a crime-ridden neighborhood in Miami. Chiron is a shy, withdrawn child largely due to his small size and being neglected by his mother, who is more concerned about getting her fixes and satisfying her carnal needs than taking care of him. Because of these issues, Chiron is bullied, the slurs hurled at him which he doesn't understand beyond knowing that they are meant to be hurtful. Besides his same-aged Cuban-American friend Kevin, Chiron is given what little guidance he has in life from a neighborhood drug dealer named Juan, who can see that he is neglected, and Juan's caring girlfriend Teresa, whose home acts as a sanctuary away from the bullies and away from Paula's abuse. With this childhood as a foundation, Chiron may have a predetermined path in life, one that will only be magnified...
Director: Barry Jenkins
Writers: Barry Jenkins (screenplay), Tarell Alvin McCraney
Stars: Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp, Duan Sanderson
Cast overview, first billed only:
Mahershala Ali ... Juan
Shariff Earp ... Terrence
Duan Sanderson ... Azu (as Duan 'Sandy' Sanderson)
Alex R. Hibbert ... Little (as Alex Hibbert)
Janelle Monáe ... Teresa
Naomie Harris ... Paula
Jaden Piner ... Kevin age 9
Herman 'Caheei McGloun ... Longshoreman (as Herman 'Caheej' McCloun)
Kamal Ani-Bellow ... Portable Boy 1
Keomi Givens ... Portable Boy 2
Eddie Blanchard ... Portable Boy 3
Rudi Goblen ... Gee
Ashton Sanders ... Chiron
Edson Jean ... Mr. Pierce
Patrick Decile ... Terrel
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: gay lead character | african american | gay african american | homosexuality | internalized homophobia | See All (83) »
Taglines: This is the story of a lifetime.
Genres: Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some sexuality, drug use, brief violence, and language throughout | See all certifications »
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Official Sites: Official site | Official site [Japan]
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 18 November 2016 (USA)
Also Known As: Luz de luna
Filming Locations: Miami, Florida, USA
Box Office
Budget: $1,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $402,075 (USA) (21 October 2016)
Gross: $27,829,495 (USA) (14 April 2017)
Production Co: A24, Plan B Entertainment
Technical Specs
Runtime: 111 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
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