Inside the Rain (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Aaron Fisher
Writer: Aaron Fisher
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: George LaVoo
Executive Producer: Christine Vachon, Danny Fisher, Javier Gonzalez
Companies: Act 13
Budget: 1.000.000
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: adhd, bipolar disorder, coffee date, escort, father son relationship, film major, filming a movie, friend, fundraising, garage, money jar, mother son relationship, obsessive compulsive disorder, paintball, party, psychiatrist patient session, sex scene, strip club, suicide attempt, time jump
Story
Inside the Rain follows Benjamin Glass, a college film student struggling with bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and borderline personality traits. Despite his diagnoses, he prefers to describe himself as 'recklessly extravagant'. After a misunderstanding threatens his expulsion from college, Benjamin hatches a plan to recreate the incident on video in order to clear his name. He seeks help from a moonlighting porn actress named Ella, whom he befriends at a strip club while wallowing in self-pity. Together, they aim to produce this film, but Benjamin faces an uphill battle as his parents dismiss the scheme as another manic episode and refuse to fund it.
Summary
Inside the Rain is a wincingly funny rom-com-drama that tackles mental health issues with wit and heart. Directed by Aaron Fisher, who also stars as Benjamin, the film presents a unique perspective on college life through the lens of an unconventional protagonist. Despite his challenges, Benjamin remains determined to prove his genius and fight against expulsion. The colorful ensemble cast includes Rosie Perez as Benjamin's tough love shrink, Eric Roberts as an unhinged film producer, and Catherine Curtin and Paul Schulze as Benjamin's long-suffering parents.
