The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay

The Daughter He Never Knew. The Dad She Never Had. One Summer To Get It Right.

2003 • 84 min • Drama · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

A college girl decides to get to know her estranged father before she begins her education, but his life turns out to be nothing that she expected.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

21 reviews

59 Audience · 21 · 100%

A college student sets out to reconnect with her estranged father before starting school, only to discover his life is quite different from her expectations. She learns about his struggles and the true meaning of family.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

A father struggles with alcohol dependency
Scenes show a parent in a rundown living situation
Disappointment and sadness as a daughter learns about her father's life

What it models well

Forgiveness and understanding
Family bonds and reconciliation
Overcoming personal struggles
Unconditional love

Talk about it after

What makes a family, even when it looks different?
How can we support family members facing challenges?
The importance of open communication with parents.

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