Manic (2001)

01/27/2001 (US) • 1h 42m

Drama

You can't escape yourself.

Overview

Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution, where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

depression

child abuse

group therapy

mental institution

juvenile delinquent

mental illness

troubled teen

teen anger

self-harm

teenage protagonist

depressing

comforting

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