Moonee

Moonee is a fictional character who plays a significant role in the 2017 film "The Florida Project." The film centers on the life of Moonee and her mother, Halley, as they live in a motel on the outskirts of Orlando, Florida. Moonee is a precocious and imaginative six-year-old girl who spends her summer days exploring the colorful, albeit run-down, motel and its surroundings with her friends.

Her childhood is largely unsupervised, allowing her to create her own adventures and navigate the world with a sense of wonder, often oblivious to the economic struggles and harsh realities faced by the adults around her. The film contrasts Moonee's vibrant, childlike perspective with the precarious circumstances of her family and the other residents of the motel. Her interactions with her friends and her curiosity about the world around her form a central part of the narrative. The character of Moonee is brought to life through the performance of Brooklynn Prince, who received critical acclaim for her portrayal. Through Moonee's eyes, "The Florida Project" offers a poignant and often heartbreaking look at childhood resilience and the invisible communities often overlooked in society.