Words on Bathroom Walls

2020 · 111 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.9 (513 votes)

Dir. Thor Freudenthal · Starring Charlie Plummer, Molly Parker, Walton Goggins, Andy Garcia, Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb · Music Drew Taggart

“If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart.”

DramaRomance

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.

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A poignant and often funny look at navigating mental health in high school. It's a story about connection, finding your voice, and realizing you're more than your struggles. Expect earnestness and a touch of youthful charm.

heartfeltwittyvulnerablehopefulsteadyYA adaptationdramatic realismquirky narrationmental healthloveidentityself-acceptance

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