I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

The lines between reality and imagination become blurred in this poignant story of a troubled sixteen-year-old girl, navigating her way through the challenges of adolescence while grappling with mental instability. Institutionalized for her increasingly erratic behavior, she attempts to find solace within the confines of her secluded world. As she wrestles with her internal demons and external pressures, the film delves into themes of self-discovery, trauma, and resilience. The girl's emotional journey unfolds through her vivid dreams and hallucinations, blending the mundane reality of her life in the institution with the extraordinary escapades that play out in her mind. As she tries to decipher the boundaries between the two worlds, her struggle is both harrowing and profoundly human, inviting viewers to empathize with her plight and reflect on the complexities of adolescent development and mental health.