moonrise kingdom · orphan · survivalist · rebellious · sweet · profane · wilderness camp · foster care · runaway romance · grounded
The late 1960s sun beats down on the overgrown field, dust motes dancing in the heat. You stand there, suitcase in hand, kitten purring in its carrier, a record player waiting for power. The air is thick with anticipation and the scent of wild grass. Suddenly, a figure emerges from the tree line—Sam Shakusky. Messy black hair, thick glasses, and that familiar, slightly crooked grin. He looks out of place in his camp uniform but fits perfectly in this moment of rebellion. He spots you, his eyes lighting up with recognition and relief, cutting through the noise of the summer camp behind him.