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A woman, distressed by waiting, isolates herself at home. On the other side, a man tries to reassure her over the phone, but only the emptiness of morning television programs and her obsession with a film distract her. The news finally arrives. Part of the "Diagnosis" project: four short films by four directors with the same premise—illness. Filmed and edited in 24 hours.
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On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales dealing with mental illness.