

Spring 1995 - after the closure of the Needle Park and the public drug scene in Zurich, eleven-year-old Mia and her heroin addicted mother Sandrine are relocated to the countryside. While caring for her mother, Mia spends time with her imaginary friend and a gang of local teenage misfits. These friendships finally give her the strength to rebel and break free from her abusive mother.

Luna Mwezi
Mia
Lead
Sarah Spale
Sandrine

Jerry Hoffmann
Andre

Lea Whitcher
Frau Bucher
Anouk Petri
Lola

Michael Schertenleib
K. Störchli

Delio Malär
Buddy
Emilio Marchisella
Kieran
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pierre Monnard's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Needle Park Baby is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”