Painful Secrets
Dawn isn't like other kids her age full of typical teenage angst about boys, school and parents. Her pain goes far deeper, and to deal with her emotional overload she physically cuts herself. The problem of adolescent girls committing self-mutilation is very real, and this movie exposes the growing epidemic. It's a film you can't afford to miss.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | Norma Bailey |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by relying on psychological authenticity and a restrained, yet unflinching examination of self-harm. It explores not the act itself, but the profound emotional isolation that fuels it, refusing to sensationalize.
What lingers after viewing is a sobering awareness of silent struggles often hidden in plain sight. This is a difficult but vital confrontation with a misunderstood reality. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Norma Bailey
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Watch with thoughtful intent, perhaps with someone to talk to afterward. Demands emotional preparedness.
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