step into Luna's mind

Plagued by insomnia, a Portuguese girl’s search for sleep through a radical therapy unearths unsettling memories of her move to America, blurring the line between dreams and reality.

a new reality

Luna, a Portuguese teen struggling with insomnia and her recent move to America, is sent to a celebrity doctor to help cope with her adjustment. His revolutionary sleep therapy brings her back to the beginning of her move and several of the struggles she has faced since. But his “healing plan” has some devastating drawbacks she is not quite ready to face.

why now?

The short film Healing Plan deals with real nightmares that the creator, Matilde Silva, can still remember. However, the protagonist, Luna, was born in a much more technologically advanced society of today, 2023. As Luna's journey reaches its peak, she realizes the relentless chase for approval from others, partially influenced by social media, has cast a shadow over her own inner voice. Through her experiences, Matilde has grasped that our life's canvas should be painted by our choices, not dictated by societal norms. Healing Plan serves as a heartfelt plea to take charge, embrace our individuality, and step to the beat of our unique life's melody. The nightmares mirror the universal fears of the new generation grappling with identity and exploitation.

themes

Mental Health
Cultural Identity
Immigration
 Family & Relationships
Social Media
Acceptance
Individuality
Resilience
Shared Humanity

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