CONNECT is in UK Cinemas 25th October 2019.
According to statistics, 84 Men in the UK take their own life every week! That's a staggering 4,368 lives lost every year.
Marilyn Edmond's drama, CONNECT is the story of Brian (faultlessly played by Kevin Guthrie), a young man struggling with depression and on the verge of taking his own life, until he is saved by Jeff (Stephen McCole).
From there on Brian with the help Jeff and his camp work mate Gavin (wonderfully played by Cameron Fulton), is determined to tackle his mental health, and this is helped further when he meets Sam (Siobhan Reilly), a calm level headed single mum.
At times CONNECT has the feel of a light-hearted wannabe rom-com, but don't be fooled as at its center lies a sledge hammer and it will leave you thinking about it for days!
Brian is a lonely insecure young man who is struggling with anxiety and inner demons.
Synopsis: CONNECT is born from a dark place but is ultimately a love story, helped along by humour and a refreshing authenticity.
Kevin Guthrie, hot off Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewold, gives a breathtaking performance as Brian, a lonely insecure young man who is struggling with anxiety and inner demons. Like a heartbreaking amount of men today, Brian decides to take his own life. While standing on a cliff edge in the darkness, about to meet his end, Brian is grabbed by a stranger: Jeff (Stephen McCole), a man who offers to be his friend.
After his near-death experience, Brian resolves to improve his life and reconnect with the people around him.
After his near-death experience, Brian resolves to improve his life and reconnect with the people around him. Jeff encourages Brian to volunteer at the local Day Care Centre for the elderly where he meets Sam (Siobhan Reilly), a single mum who radiates positivity and honesty.
To rebuild his social life, Brian turns to his fun-loving colleague Gavin (Cameron Fulton), who encourages Brian to embrace the festive period…starting with some Christmas karaoke. Brian panics as he arrives at the bar, only to be comforted by the hypnotic voice of Sam as she sings to the crowd. Over time, their relationship blossoms - Sam challenges Brian to battle his anxieties and Brian provides Sam with much-needed friendship and support. Then, suddenly, Brian is pulled away.
CONNECT is in UK Cinemas 25th October 2019.
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