Film: "The other Tom"

Description

The other Tom
Rodrigo Plá and Laura Santullo |Mexico-USA| 2021 | 111'

Synopsis:

Elena is a single mother and depends on social services. Her son, Tom, has behavioral difficulties and is stigmatized at school as a "problem child." The absence of the father is part of the complicated bond between them. Tom will be diagnosed with “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” and treated for that condition. However, a freak accident will put his mother on guard against psychiatric medication. Her refusal to continue giving him drugs will cause social services to threaten to withdraw custody.