Manic
“You can't escape yourself.”
Drama
Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew - abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger - becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
VIBE
This film feels like a raw, unflinching dive into adolescent turmoil. It's a gritty, intense experience, exploring the struggles of troubled teens fighting for survival and meaning within the confines of a mental institution. Expect a somber, visceral journey.
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depressionchild abusegroup therapymental institutionjuvenile delinquentmental illnesstroubled teenteen angerbipolarself-harmteenage protagonist
