Following the suggestion of @daniel_hautjobb, I watched a British independant film titled Fish Tank. Wow, just wow.
Toto, we're not in Hollywood anymore.
The movie was brilliant but difficult. Everything isn't tied up in a neat little bow with a love story thrown in. Instead, it was a compelling look at the result of broken families living in the welfare system. It is considered to be a "coming of age" story, but the hardest part is the realization that Mia (the 15-year-old main character) doesn't really have anywhere to go. The system and the lack of support---both emotionally and financially---is a vicious cycle.
Do I recommend it? Yes. Does it tear at your heart? Absolutely.
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