Grace is a fictional character appearing in the 2013 film Short Term 12, from which she serves as the protagonist. She is portrayed by Brie Larson.
Biography[]
She is a young and capable supervisor living at Short Term 12, a California care unit for at-risk teenagers, with her boyfriend Mason. Despite her calm and competent demeanor, the high-stress environment at the unit causes her facade to crack as she and some of the difficult residents are reminded of past and current abuse. All of the residents at the home have been removed from abusive households at a critical point in their lives, and it takes a unique combination of patience and leadership to effectively manage the facility.
Personality[]
She is a highly competent and resilient individual who is able to effectively manage the challenges presented by the difficult group of teenagers in her care. Despite her tough exterior, Grace is deeply empathetic and deeply affected by the troubled family histories of the youth under her supervision. Despite being unfazed by the various attempts at escape and outbursts of profanity that she encounters in her work, the emotional toll of these experiences follows her home and causes her great distress.
Appearances[]
- Short Term 12 (2013)