Side Effects(2015)

An hallucinogenic look into my psyche

Side Effects is a musical dramedy following a teenager who retreats into fantasy as a refuge from relentless high school bullies, chaotic siblings, and the devastating loss of her parents. When her inner world transforms into an elaborate musical escape, she must navigate the blurred line between imagination and reality while confronting the pain she's been avoiding. The film balances dark humor with genuine emotion, using song and spectacle to explore how we cope with grief and isolation during our most vulnerable years. As her fantasy spirals deeper, the teenager discovers whether her elaborate musical refuge can truly heal her—or if she must face the real world to move forward.