REACH - Award Winning Short Film - 2019 | Mental Health Awareness | English Narration
Summary
TLDRThe video script portrays Rachika's internal struggle with depression and anxiety. Despite her outwardly cheerful demeanor at work, she battles with self-doubt, exhaustion, and a sense of worthlessness. Her daily routine is a facade, masking her true feelings of despair. The script highlights her attempts to cope with her mental health, the pressure of work, and the fear of judgment from her colleagues. It culminates in a poignant moment where she feels overwhelmed, leading to a cry for help or an escape from her tormented existence.
Takeaways
- đ The script portrays a deep sense of despair and the feeling of life being a curse rather than a gift.
- đ€ The protagonist is metaphorically 'sick' with a burden that is invisible and weighs them down daily.
- đ Rachika, the character, feels overwhelmed by tiredness yet struggles to find restful sleep.
- đ Despite her internal turmoil, Rachika puts on a brave face at work, trying to maintain a facade of normalcy.
- đ She is under pressure to perform well at work, with looming deadlines and high expectations from her manager.
- đŁïž Rachika experiences anxiety and self-doubt, especially before important tasks like presentations.
- đââïž She feels like a failure and anticipates being mocked by others, which adds to her stress.
- đ€Ż The script illustrates a mental breakdown, where Rachika's thoughts race uncontrollably, and she feels worthless.
- đ There's a poignant expression of self-hatred and a cry for help, indicating severe emotional distress.
- đ The character reaches a breaking point, contemplating death as a release from her pain and exhaustion.
Q & A
What is the main character's perspective on life?
-The main character, Rachika, views life as a curse and a dark pathway with no exit gate.
What physical ailment is Rachika suffering from?
-Rachika has the flu, which metaphorically weighs her down and affects her daily life.
How does Rachika feel about her sleep?
-Rachika feels drowned with tiredness but is unable to sleep, struggling through the night.
What is Rachika's emotional state at work?
-Rachika puts on her best face at work but feels drained of energy and struggles with her emotions.
What kind of pressure is Rachika under from her manager?
-Rachika's manager expects her to complete reports without errors and is not tolerant of mistakes, which adds to her stress.
How does Rachika feel about her own performance?
-Rachika is self-critical, feeling that she is always messing up and is scared of her manager's expectations.
What is the significance of the metro train sound in the script?
-The sound of the metro train might symbolize Rachika's daily routine and the feeling of being on a relentless, exhausting journey.
What is Rachika's emotional state during her presentation?
-Rachika experiences intense anxiety and self-doubt during her presentation, leading to a moment of freeze and feeling overwhelmed.
What does Rachika mean when she says 'I overdose on the good life'?
-Rachika is referring to her attempt to escape her emotional pain through temporary pleasures, acknowledging that the relief is only temporary.
How does Rachika describe her internal struggle?
-Rachika describes her internal struggle with negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness, and a desire to escape from her own life.
What is the final plea from Rachika in the script?
-In a state of despair, Rachika makes a plea for salvation or release, feeling like a ticking time bomb and no longer able to pretend that everything is okay.
Outlines
đ Struggling with Life's Challenges
Rachika, the protagonist, expresses her deep dissatisfaction and despair with life, viewing it as a curse rather than a gift. She suffers from an unseen illness that mentally exhausts her, making daily life a struggle. Despite her fatigue, she cannot find restful sleep and wakes up devoid of energy and emotion. At work, she puts on a brave face but feels overwhelmed by her manager's expectations and her own fear of failure. Rachika's internal monologue reveals her self-doubt and the pressure she feels to perform, leading to a sense of worthlessness and a desire to escape her reality.
đ Overwhelmed by Emotional Turmoil
In this paragraph, Rachika's emotional state intensifies as she grapples with feelings of helplessness and despair. She experiences physical symptoms of distress, such as chest pressure and a screaming sensation in her ears. The temporary relief she finds in life's pleasures does not alleviate her deep-seated pain, and she contemplates death as a means of escape. Rachika's tears and cries for help underscore her intense emotional turmoil, and her thoughts of being a 'ticking time bomb' suggest a sense of impending doom. She yearns for an end to her suffering, whether through rescue or death, and poetically contemplates the world forgetting her existence.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄLife
đĄFlu
đĄTiredness
đĄWork
đĄPresentation
đĄMock
đĄBreathe
đĄWorthless
đĄOverdose
đĄExhausted
đĄTickling Time Bomb
Highlights
Life is perceived as a curse rather than a gift, indicating a deep sense of despair.
The desire to quit life is expressed, highlighting a struggle with existence.
Physical illness, specifically the flu, is mentioned as a burden.
Rachika introduces herself, providing a personal connection to the narrative.
A struggle with sleep and emotional numbness is described.
The daily routine of putting on a facade at work is highlighted.
Pressure from a manager to perform without errors is conveyed.
Insecurity and self-doubt are evident in anticipation of a presentation.
A sense of time distortion and overwhelming thoughts are mentioned.
Feelings of uselessness and a desire to calm down in the face of anxiety.
A moment of defiance against negative self-perception.
A forced attempt at humor to cope with the feeling of not being alive.
The presentation's negative reception and the ensuing self-criticism.
Internal dialogue of self-affirmation amidst a crisis of confidence.
A moment of panic and inability to speak during a critical presentation.
A vivid description of a mental breakdown, including auditory and physical sensations.
The realization of the temporary nature of happiness and the inevitability of suffering.
A cry for help and a contemplation of death as a release.
The exhaustion of coping mechanisms and the feeling of being on the brink.
A plea for salvation or release from the torment of existence.
A poignant reflection on the potential forgetting and the end of one's impact on the world.
Transcripts
[Voice:] Life ! They say its a gift, an opportunity.
[Voice:] I only see it as a curse, a dark pathway with no exit gate.
[Voice:] I want to quit this game called life.
[Voice:] I have the flu, not the kind you can see that makes you jump between every sneeze.
[Voice:] But its there and it weighs me down everyday.
[Voice:] Hi - I am Rachika!
[Voice:] I feel drowned with tiredness.. yet I canât sleep
[Voice:] I struggle through the night, and wake up with no feeling or emotion,
[Voice:] the energy i once had already drained
[Sound of the metro train]
[Voice:] I go to work and put on my best face
[Voice:] I work so hard just to stay in the same place
hey.. good morning guys! Good morning...
I hope, reports will be completed today
Yes, i am planning to finish it by today 4.. hmm 4:30
You need to understand this Rachika. I cant afford time validating your reports
and i dont want to see any errors this time.
If you have any doubts, clarify it right away.
I will..
As i have a meeting, i wont be available for next 4 hours
okay
[Vikram:] okay.. [Rachika:] okay
and one more thing. I hope you are ready for the presentation today
[Rachika:] Yes.. [Vikram:] ok.. Good..
Are you sure it will be completed by today
[Voice:] He scares me, my manager
[Voice:] Actually, its not him. He is a good guy.
[Voice:] Its me, who is always messing up.
[Voice:] Time just flies. Or does it?
[Voice:] My thoughts consume me..
[Voice:] I cannot anything done. I can't focus...I am useless...
[Voice:] I feel like throwing up. I need to calm down
[Voice:] I need to breathe.
[Voice:] I am miserble. Ok, so, I am useless
[Voice:] So what? I am not going to worry anymore.
[Voice:] Everyone will mock me.. Again.. I will fail.. yet again!
do you want to take a coffee break
[Voice:] They say the more you laugh, the more you live...
[Voice:] is it bad that I donât even feel alive
So guys.. this is the report of your work what you have done for the last 2 months
So are you happy with this report?
even the management is not happy with the report
We were suppose ... [fades..]
[Voice:] I am confident.. I am brave.. I am who I want to be.
Have to completed within this month...
Rachika
are you with me?... Yes
Okay.. I hope you are ready with the presentation..
ok.. then please
So I talk about the marketing mix modeling today
and.. hmm.. first I will give some introduction about it and then slowely..
and.. hm.m.. sorry... sorry sir..
[Voice:] Lies ... All lies...lies I tell myself to stop the racing thoughts in my head
[Voice:] Start... What are you all thinking?
[Voice:] Stop...
[Voice:] Youâre nothing. Youâre worthless. You will never be who you want to be.
[Voice:] Run away, go hide, no one will care.
[Voice:] I freeze... I see them stare, I know theyâre laughing..
[Voice:] but I canât hear them. I canât hear anything,
[Voice:] I canât feel anything. Make it stop.
[Voice:] Great. He noticed. What do I say?
[Voice:] I canât open my mouth. It hurts.
[Voice:] I feel it now. Something pressing against my chest.
[Voice:] Something screaming in my ears.
[Voice:] It keeps getting louder and louder.
[Voice:] I feel powerless and I donât know how
[Voice:] I overdose on the good life thinking It will make me feel better.
[Voice:] The pleasure is temporary.
[Voice:] I know itâs gonna come back. Itâs simply waiting for the perfect time to attack.
[Voice:] I hurt for years.
[Voice:] Iâve been crying for as long as I can remember.
[crying] I hate you.. I hate you..
[crying] I want to die
[crying] I want to die
[Voice:] Breathing has become an effort.
[Voice:] I want to forget, If that means leaving, then i want to leave.
[Voice:] I have been coping all this time,
[Voice:] but Iâm exhausted.
[Voice:] Iâm a ticking time bomb,
[Voice:] I can feel it coming.
[Voice:] I am done pretending everything is okay.
[Voice:] Save me or Kill me. Either one is fine
[Voice:] One may choose not to remember me
[Voice:] May not recall me gazing up the sky
[Voice:] When my foot steps will not be printed on this road,
[Voice:] I shall not be there to row my little boat across this pier
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