Infinitely Polar Bear
“Sometimes family is the best medicine.”
DramaComedy
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
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A raw, intimate portrait of a family navigating the complexities of mental illness. It's a messy, heartfelt, and ultimately hopeful look at love and resilience, capturing both the profound challenges and the quiet joys of everyday life.
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1970sbased on true storymental illnesssemi autobiographicalwoman directormental hospitalabsent parentbipolar disordermanic depressionirresponsible parent
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