A witty, whimsical journey through a psychiatric ward reveals the heartwarming, melancholic humor of finding a new start.
Melancholy and earnest, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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