From Standing Up For Sunny to A Far Shore, let’s take a look at the movies on CinemaWorld that focus on mental wellbeing.
Natatorium, Above The Clouds and Standing Up For Sunny on CinemaWorld
Last Updated: 02.16 PM, Oct 10, 2024
As the world observes World Mental Health Day on October 10 (Thursday), let’s take a look at the movies on CinemaWorld that focus on mental well-being. The Australian film Standing Up For Sunny follows a social recluse, while the Japanese film A Far Shore delves into the inner battle of a 17-year-old single mother. These are among the several movies on the noted platform that narrate tales of trauma and healing. All these films are also available on OTTplay Premium.
Director: Steven Vidler
Cast: RJ Mitte, Sam Reid, Philippa Northeast
Language: English
This feel-good Australian film follows Travis, who is struggling with low-grade cerebral palsy and anger issues. After losing his job, he lands in a pub and comes across Sunny, an upcoming comedian. Critics lauded Standing Up For Sunny for being that rare film that offers a chance for specially-abled people to be funny. The film stars RJ Mitte, who garnered fame for his role in Breaking Bad. Watch this tender film right now.
Director: Masaaki Kudo
Language: Japanese
Cast: Kotone Hanase, Yumemi Ishida, Shinsuke Kato
Aoi is a 17-year-old who dropped out of high school to give birth to a baby boy. The underage mother is struggling to make ends meet after her husband loses his job and she finds a job at a nightclub. As her relationship with her husband deteriorates and she feels the world closing in on her, she finds strength in her bond with her son.
Director: Michael Kreihsl
Language: German
Cast: Samuel Finzi, Inka Friedrich, Pia Hierzegger
Kathrin, a Pilates trainer, needs to undergo a kidney transplant. But when her husband, who has the same blood type, comes across as hesitant, it puts a strain on their relationship. Watch this hilarious dramedy that focuses on the fragility of relationships on CinemaWorld and OTTplay Premium.
Director: Helena Stefansdottir
Language: Icelandic
Cast: Ilmur María Arnarsdóttir, Elin Petersdottir, Stefania Berndsen
Lilja decides to stay with her estranged grandparents as she auditions for a global art performance group in the city, without informing her father. But panic sets in when her father and aunt get to know about what the 18-year-old has done. As they get together to celebrate Lilja making it to the group, a secret surfaces that threatens to upset everything.
Director: Ivan Botha
Language: English, Afrikaans
Cast: DonnaLee Roberts, Simone Nortmann, Arman Aucamp
The film follows five women, each of whom are struggling in their own lives, as they set out for an 'Adventure Therapy' at the Orange River. However, the river rafting adventure runs into troubled waters, and the women are left on their own to survive. They now need to depend on their skills, and each other’s support to make it through. Watch this gripping film that explores themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and sisterhood.
Director: Pepe Diokno
Cast: Ruru Madrid, Richard Visco, Pepe Smith
After everything he cherished is washed away in a devastating flood, Andy has to move to the Mountain Province to stay with his grandpa. Unable to come to terms with the loss of his parents and home, the 15-year-old keeps to himself. Finally, the grandfather comes up with the idea of going on a hike. Watch this movie on OTTplay Premium that follows two lonely people who embark on a journey of emotional healing.