Juan is a major character in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight. He is a local drug dealer who becomes a father figure to the protagonist Chiron and propels him on his journey from boyhood to manhood. Juan is played by Mahershala Ali.

May 16, 2020 · Juan holds a young Chiron (Little) while they go for a swim. With beautiful cinematography and powerful acting, it’s no surprise that the movie Moonlight won Best Picture at the Oscars.

In the critically acclaimed movie, Moonlight, we are introduced to a character named Juan, portrayed by the talented actor Mahershala Ali. Juan is a Cuban drug dealer who lives in …

In Liberty City, Miami at the height of the crack epidemic, Afro-Cuban drug dealer Juan finds Chiron, a withdrawn child who goes by the nickname "Little", hiding from a group of bullies in a crackhouse. Juan lets Chiron spend the night with him and his girlfriend Teresa before returning Chiron to his mother Paula.

Feb 8, 2022 · While hiding from bullies in an apartment building, Chiron is discovered by Juan (Mahershala Ali). Seeing the boy is troubled, Juan and his wife Teresa (Janelle Monae) take the body into...

Mar 1, 2024 · Juan was transformed by the moonlight, experiencing a profound change. Under the soft glow of the moonlight, Juan found himself in a state of unexpected transformation. As the night progressed, the lunar rays seemed to cast a spell …

Dec 13, 2022 · Enter Juan (Mahershala Ali), who steps in as the boy's protector and gradually assumes the role of father figure. This encounter acts as a catalyst for...

Juan operates a crack dealing ring in Miami and takes Little under his wing when he notices him being chased by bullies one day. He becomes a father figure to Little and, alongside his girlfriend, Teresa, provides Little with a refuge from his tumultuous home life.

May 25, 2021 · A drug dealer named Juan passes by and finds Chiron. He takes the boy to his house and introduces him to Teresa (Juan’s girlfriend). Juan lets Chiron spend the night at his place before returning him to his mother (Paula). Juan’s presence bothers Paula, but Chiron continues to see Juan.

Nov 20, 2022 · Juan’s death scene is not clearly depicted in the movie Moonlight. It is only explained through conversations that he has died. The audience is left to assume that Juan’s life was cut short by his drug dealing activities. Though portrayed as dead in the movie, his immense influence lived on through Chiron, the main Protagonist in the movie.