Storyline
MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cinema- verite style. The film breaks a major taboo against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese society, and captures the candid lives of people coping with suicidal tendencies, poverty, a sense of shame, apprehension, and fear of society.
Key Information
Director
Kazuhiro Soda
Studio
Laboratory X
Rating
6.8/10
Language
JA
Frequently Asked Questions
Mental was released on June 13, 2008.
The runtime of Mental is 2h 15m.
Mental is a Documentary movie.
Mental has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Mental is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Mental was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
Mental is originally in Japanese.