A Drop of Sunshine (2011)

A story of Schizophrenia. Of Hope. Beyond the conventional. Beyond medications and of embracing the uncertainty.

A Drop of Sunshine (2011) poster

Schizophrenia. It may be one word, but it immediately conjures up multiple connotations. Mad. Incurable. Violent. Suicidal. Chemical imbalances. Crazy. A lifelong condition. Inevitable dependency on Medicines. Dark. Terrible. 'A Drop of Sunshine' challenges these notions. It questions the mainstream view of the condition and seeks alternate ways of recovering from it. Through the powerful story of its young and gutsy protagonist, Reshma Valiappan, it seeks to give viewers a new vocabulary to address the stigmatized mental illness. The film proposes that the only treatment method that can work in Schizophrenia is one where the so-called 'patient' is encouraged and empowered to become an equal partner in the process of healing.

Director: Aparna Sanyal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Manas Baruah
Editing: Pooja Iyengar
Production: Public Service Broadcasting Trust
Country: India
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

schizophrenia, india, mental illness, short film

More Films by Director: Aparna Sanyal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Drop of Sunshine about?
Schizophrenia. It may be one word, but it immediately conjures up multiple connotations. Mad. Incurable. Violent. Suicidal. Chemical imbalances. Crazy. A lifelong condition. Inevitable dependency on Medicines. Dark. Terrible. 'A Drop of Sunshine' challenges these notions. It questions the mainstream view of the condition and seeks alternate ways of recovering from it. Through the powerful story of its young and gutsy protagonist, Reshma Valiappan, it seeks to give viewers a new vocabulary to address the stigmatized mental illness. The film proposes that the only treatment method that can work in Schizophrenia is one where the so-called 'patient' is encouraged and empowered to become an equal partner in the process of healing.
Who directed A Drop of Sunshine?
A Drop of Sunshine was directed by Aparna Sanyal.
Who stars in A Drop of Sunshine?
A Drop of Sunshine stars Reshma Valliappan.
How long is A Drop of Sunshine?
A Drop of Sunshine has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is A Drop of Sunshine?
A Drop of Sunshine is a Documentary film.
Where was A Drop of Sunshine produced?
A Drop of Sunshine was produced in India.