Synopsis

Into the Abyss” is a sensitive film that seeks to raise awareness on the growing incidence of Depression in India. A complex ailment, and probably the commonest worldwide, the film turns the spotlight on urban Indian youth and seeks compassion and understanding to deal with this
disorder that can strike anyone at anytime. As the film notes: one in every three people will suffer some form of depression at some phase in life.
 

The film follows the agony of the protagonist Nitin, male, 24 years old, who is in the throes of a depressive attack. The director captures his anxiety, irritability, frustration and the ebbing of both mental and physical energy. Splicing his developing malady with highly practical interviews with medical practitioners, the film creates a sympathetic understanding of a complex issue. It also urges immediate medical treatment for the ailment and exhorts close friends and relatives to be vigilant to the needs of those who may be afflicted with depression.

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