Next to Normal
A mother struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family.
English
When the silence becomes deafening, Success, trapped in a world of pain, must find the strength to release his grief and discover a new path forward and break free from the shackles of his past.
The film captures the essence of Success' emotional journey, from being stuck in the past to finding the courage to move forward.
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