The Poker House

The Poker House (2008) follows Agnes and her two younger sisters as they try to survive a single day in a house overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns. The chaotic household forces Agnes into the role of protector and provider, juggling school, small comforts for her siblings, and the constant threat of violence and exploitation that seeps through the walls. Scenes alternate between harsh reality and fleeting moments of tenderness, painting a gritty portrait of childhood robbed yet stubbornly defiant.

As the day unfolds, Agnes navigates betrayal, fear, and the complicated loyalties that bind the sisters together. Her courage and resourcefulness emerge amid desperation, offering a quiet, hard-won hope that even in the bleakest circumstances, the bonds of family and the will to survive can create a path toward a different future.