Veronika Decides to Die

Veronika Decides to Die

For Veronika, confronting death... is discovering life.

Directed by Emily Young

Produced by Velvet Steamroller Entertainment, Future Films

2009103 min5.9 / 10

A contemplative psychological drama about a woman confronting mortality and mental illness within an asylum, discovering meaning and connection through an unconventional therapeutic relationship.

After a frantic suicide attempt, Veronika awakens inside a mysterious mental asylum. Under the supervision of an unorthodox psychiatrist who specializes in controversial treatment, Veronika learns that she has only weeks to live.

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  • Is Veronika Decides to Die sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Veronika Decides to Die violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Veronika Decides to Die end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Veronika Decides to Die scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Veronika Decides to Die easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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