Ethan (Richard Rondo) has been suffering from PTSD ever since he was caught inside a burning building (in flashbacks played by Partick Bippus). Sure, back then he has come out of the situation physically unscathed, but ever since he's been suffering from panic attacks that sometimes prevent him from leaving his apartment even. Only recently, he has decided to try out a self help group, where for the first time he talks about his condition to strangers - and initially he has the feeling it hasn't helped him in the slightest. But at least he has become friends with Bear (Damon Waters), and older man who sees something special in him. And during his next panic attack, Ethan remembers Bear's number ...

A very powerful film, not only because of its positive message, but also because it makes its central topic, PTSD, palpable by using a flashback to the triggering moments in an imaginative way that's both character- and story-based. Now add to that a solid cast and a slick directorial effort, and you've got yourself a very worthwhile movie.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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