Salience(2019)

Salience is a drama following Jane, a 12-year-old girl living with childhood schizophrenia, whose sister Jessie leaves her in the care of their aunt Hilda while she studies in Manila. Aunt Hilda struggles to understand and manage Jane's condition, unprepared for the challenges of her niece's mental illness. As the two navigate their complicated relationship, the film explores how ignorance and compassion collide in the face of psychiatric illness. Salience examines the emotional toll on both caregiver and child, revealing the gaps between good intentions and genuine understanding. The story unfolds with sensitivity toward mental health, offering insight into how families cope when equipped with neither knowledge nor resources.