Plot — What is Mental about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 135 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 6 votes) |
Mental — FAQ
Is Mental worth watching? Mental holds a 6.8/10 rating from 6 viewers. 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
Who directed Mental? Directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
Where can I stream Mental? Streaming availability for Mental is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Mental release? It released in 2008.
