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 open his heart and not be defined by his condition.
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A private user reviewed Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)
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I really enjoyed this. I thought for a film about mental illness, it goes an extra step or two into showing you what can happen when things feel like they are spiraling out of control. A welcome gem for me.