Inmates
In a psychiatric ward in Northeast China, patients with various mental health conditions navigate treatment and the struggle for autonomy within a controlling system.
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In a psychiatric ward in Northeast China, patients with various mental health conditions navigate treatment and the struggle for autonomy within a controlling system.
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Synopsis
In a psychiatric ward in Northeast China, patients with schizophrenia, mania, depression, compulsive sexual behavior, and alcohol addiction receive mandatory treatment. They take medication and follow strict routines. As their conditions stabilize, they confront their inner struggles and desire for freedom. The documentary presents their experiences and the challenges of mental health care in a system that prioritizes control over compassion. Director Li Ma captures the tension between treatment and autonomy in this 287-minute film.
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