Mikal is born and raised in the rundown hotel room he shares with his parents, both struggling with alcohol addiction. Mikal’s biggest wish is for his mum and dad to stop drinking. But what does it take for someone to truly change their ways?

Gallery 
Monica Strømdahl

Monica Strømdahl is an international award-winning documentary stills photographer graduated from Falmouth College of Arts. In 2019, she won the 1st prize at the Norwegian Picture of The Year, and was nominated for the Leica Oscar Barnack Award (LOBA). Monica is known for her intimate way of portraying people and their lives. She has made short films, and Flophouse America is her debut feature film.

Norway, The Netherlands, USA
2025
78min
English
 
Director 
Monica Strømdahl
Producer 
Beathe Hofseth
Siri Natvik
Editor 
Siv Lamark
Cinematographer 
Monica Strømdahl
Sound 
Mark Glynne
Pim Stoltz
Olmo van Straalen
Music 
Andreas Ihlebæk
Marius Troy
Distribution info 
Lightdox Raluca Iacob raluca@lightdox.com
Festivals and Awards 
Special Mention in DOX:AWARD Competition at CPH:DOX 2025