A Drop of Sunshine
“A story of Schizophrenia. Of Hope. Beyond the conventional. Beyond medications and of embracing the uncertainty.”
Synopsis
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.
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Kerala International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aparna Sanyal
- Original Score
- Manas Baruah
- Original Title
- A Drop of Sunshine
- Country of Origin
- India
- Release Date
- 04/08/2011
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Public Service Broadcasting Trust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aparna Sanyal
Manas Baruah
Pooja Iyengar
Rajiv Mehrotra
Department Leadership Roster
Rajiv Mehrotra
Producer
Aparna Sanyal
Director
Pooja Iyengar
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Drop of Sunshine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Drop of Sunshine
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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?
The principal cast of A Drop of Sunshine includes Reshma Valliappan.
When was A Drop of Sunshine released and how long is it?
A Drop of Sunshine was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Drop of Sunshine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Drop of Sunshine was composed by Manas Baruah.