Princess Cyd is a 2017 independent drama film directed by Stephen Cone that explores themes of queer identity, spiritual growth, and female connection. It centers on a 16-year-old girl named Cyd who visits her aunt in Chicago for a summer of self-discovery.
: Director Stephen Cone has noted the film is heavily about "words—writing and reading them" and how created fiction links to real-life interior experiences. Critical Reception & Awards Princess Cyd
: It was named one of the top 10 films of 2017 by major publications like Vulture and Vanity Fair . Princess Cyd is a 2017 independent drama film
: A major focus is the "generational layering" between the younger Cyd and the older Miranda. They challenge each other's views on "sex and spirit," with Cyd pushing Miranda to be more physically present and Miranda helping Cyd process her interior life through literature. Critical Reception & Awards : It was named
: Critics have described it as a "sensitive indie" and an "underrated gem" known for its subtle character development and natural lighting that gives it an "idyllic glow". Viewer Considerations
: Generally considered mild across categories by IMDb Parents Guide reviewers.
: Cyd travels from South Carolina to Chicago to escape her depressive single father and a traumatic family history—specifically, the murder-suicide of her mother and brother nine years prior.