Calculator is scheduled to be released on 2025. This film tells the story of an Indian family grappling with societal ignorance and superstition through the lens of a young girl suffering from mental health issues. The lack of awareness, blind faith, and insensitivity towards mental illnesses in society have turned…
One day, a mental health expert enters their lives and reveals that the girl is not “crazy,” but is, in fact, suffering from schizophrenia—a serious mental illness that can be treated with the right care. The family feels a glimmer of hope, and with the doctor’s help, her condition begins to improve slightly. However, at the same time, a horrifying tragedy strikes—she is sexually assaulted.
This incident completely shatters the family. The film vividly and painfully portrays the dangers of sexual violence faced by women suffering from mental illnesses. The family approaches the police, but the insensitivity and negligence of the authorities only deepen their sense of helplessness.
The film explores what schizophrenia and other mental disorders are, their symptoms, and how proper treatment can make a difference. It highlights how, due to the severe lack of awareness about mental health in society, many people fall prey to superstitions and misguided beliefs, making their lives even more unbearable.
The film attempts to raise societal awareness about mental illnesses, urging people to not view them as a curse, but as conditions that deserve proper treatment and sensitivity. It also conveys the message that the pain felt by someone suffering from a mental illness is not just a result of their condition, but also a consequence of society’s indifference, ignorance, and lack of empathy.
