Film
Manic
In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
Overview
In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-LevittLyle
- Don CheadleDr. David Monroe
- Zooey DeschanelTracy
- Michael BacallChad
- Elden HensonMichael
- Cody LightningKenny
- Sara RivasSara
- William RichertDiego
