What Maisie Knew is a poignant exploration of childhood innocence amidst adult turmoil. Young Maisie becomes a pawn in the bitter divorce of her self-absorbed parents. As she navigates a world of shifting loyalties and complex relationships, her precocious mind absorbs the harsh realities of love, betrayal, and the fragility of human connection. Witness the heartbreaking journey of a child forced to grow up too soon in Henry James' masterful tale of morality and survival.