Grace is a 20-something supervisor at Short Term 12, a foster-care facility for at-risk teenagers. She is passionate about her work and takes great care of the kids, though she struggles with her own troubled past. When Jayden, a gifted, restless, teenager arrives at the facility, Grace finds herself no longer able to ignore the difficulties of her own childhood - and it puts the delicate balance of her life and work at risk. She must find her way through a crisis that both pushes her to the edge and allows her to discover unexpected glimmers of humor and hope. Based on the director, Destin Cretton’s own same titled short film, Short Term 12 is a heartwarming drama that perfectly balances humor and seriousness. It was premiered in SXSW and received Grand Jury Winner of Narrative Feature Competition. It also won Best Actress at Locarno Film festival.