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202579 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Loneliness

Dear Tomorrow

202579 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Thousands of individuals struggling with loneliness and mental health challenges connect daily with young volunteers at a mental health hotline in Japan.

Mental Health Loneliness

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Kaspar Astrup Schröder

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Thousands of individuals struggling with loneliness and mental health challenges connect daily with young volunteers at a mental health hotline in Japan.

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Kaspar Astrup Schröderdirector

Kaspar Astrup Schröderwriter

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Young volunteers at the mental health hotline 'A Place for You' in Japan engage in conversations with individuals facing loneliness and mental health issues. Their daily efforts provide support and connection to those in need. The film illustrates the emotional toll on the volunteers as they navigate their motivations and the challenges of creating a safe space for vulnerable individuals. Directed by Kaspar Astrup Schröder, Dear Tomorrow runs for 79 minutes.

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