Words on Bathroom Walls
PG-13, 2020, Roadside Attractions
Director:
Thor Freudenthal
Starring:
Andy Garcia, Charlie Plummer, Taylor Russell
Plot:
Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to not be defined by his condition.
1
I don't feel alone with you
Themes: Hidden Danger, Loneliness, Romance, Sickness, Teen Issues, Trust
2
I like helping people
Themes: Acceptance, Differences, Friendship, Helping Others, Mystery
3
Teen is diagnosed with schizophrenia
Themes: Hallucinations, Mental Illness, Sickness
4
Mother never gives up hope for schizophrenic son
Themes: Mental Illness, Motherhood, Mother's Care, Parent-Child Relationship
5
Despairing thoughts change teen's perception of reality
Themes: Deception, Discouraged, Mental Illness, Reality, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Thoughts
6
Schizophrenic teen is attacked by voices of discouragement
Themes: Deception, Discouraged, Encouragement, Mental Illness, Satan, Spiritual Warfare
7
Priest believes confessing sin gives strength to overcome
Themes: Confession, Sin
8
Schizophrenic young man chooses to fight his illness
Themes: Mental Illness, Overcomer, Overcoming Challenges, Spiritual Warfare