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202312 minPGdoc-short

Knotted

202312 minPGdoc-short

A daughter faces the expectation of becoming the primary caregiver for her father, who has been diagnosed with Depression and Bipolar disorder.

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Vinita Barretto

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A daughter faces the expectation of becoming the primary caregiver for her father, who has been diagnosed with Depression and Bipolar disorder.

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Vinita Barrettodirector

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Barretto reflects on her father's diagnosis of Depression and Bipolar disorder, which has shaped her family's dynamics. Initially, her mother took on the role of primary caregiver, shielding the family from the illness's impact. As Barretto matures, the expectation shifts to her, the only other woman in the family, to assume this responsibility. The film captures the tension between hope and despair that permeates their everyday lives as they navigate these changing roles.

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