Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
Musician Ed used to be in a well-known pop band in the eighties but now cares for his mentally ill wife. At times he finds life unbearable but vows he could never leave Catarina whom he loves dearly.…
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
Musician Ed used to be in a well-known pop band in the eighties but now cares for his mentally ill wife. At times he finds life unbearable but vows he could never leave Catarina whom he loves dearly. As the film unfolds Ed reveals his coping mechanisms - music, classic TV and a dependence on alcohol. Pauline was diagnosed with severe schizophrenia at the age of 14. The film starts on the day of her engagement party to her boyfriend George - a day she thought would never come after spending most of her life in various mental health institutions due to the severity of her illness. Pauline's parents and brother talk openly about how her diagnosis affected the whole family. But when the Covid pandemic strikes, both couples' extraordinary relationships are put to the test by unimaginable new challenges. Set against the beautiful back drop of the Northumberland coast and with classical guitar and original music by Ed, the film highlights the consequences of cuts to our mental health services and the inadequacies of the benefits system. Please note that this film contains adult themes, references to suicide and strong language.
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
Comedy
Film Details
Musician Ed used to be in a well-known pop band in the eighties but now cares for his mentally ill wife. At times he finds life unbearable but vows he could never leave Catarina whom he loves dearly. As the film unfolds Ed reveals his coping mechanisms - music, classic TV and a dependence on alcohol.
Pauline was diagnosed with severe schizophrenia at the age of 14. The film starts on the day of her engagement party to her boyfriend George - a day she thought would never come after spending most of her life in various mental health institutions due to the severity of her illness. Pauline's parents and brother talk openly about how her diagnosis affected the whole family.
But when the Covid pandemic strikes, both couples' extraordinary relationships are put to the test by unimaginable new challenges. Set against the beautiful back drop of the Northumberland coast and with classical guitar and original music by Ed, the film highlights the consequences of cuts to our mental health services and the inadequacies of the benefits system. Please note that this film contains adult themes, references to suicide and strong language..