Precious plot
"We are all precious"
The film tells the story of Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born in Harlem, in a harsh environment. Life is not exactly smiling: she is expecting her father for the second time. At home, she walks on eggshells to prevent her mother (Mo'Nique), an intensely angry woman, from mistreating her. Her life changes when she gets the chance to transfer to an alternative school. There she comes under the care of Ms. Rain (Paula Patton). A woman who understands her and makes her feel that she is special and has talents. Here Precious begins her new future away from the darkness, pain and loveless environment and takes her young life into her own hands.