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David and Lisa (1998)
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lukas Haas, Brittany Murphy, Debi Mazar
Runtime86 min
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A psychiatrist tries to treat an emotionally disturbed teenage boy who has a pathological fear of being touched. The only person who can communicate emotionally with the young patient is a girl suffering from split personalities who speaks in rhymes and withdraws from anyone who refuses to do the same.
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David and Lisa (1998) is a critically acclaimed TV movie directed by Lloyd Kramer that explores the emotional journey of a disturbed teenage boy and a girl with split personalities. The film has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental health issues and the compelling performances of the lead actors. With an IMDb rating of 7.4 and a positive Rotten Tomatoes score, the film has found a receptive audience among viewers.
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Directed by Lloyd Kramer, this 1998 drama explores the emotional journey of a psychiatrist trying to connect with a troubled teenage boy. With a standout performance by Lukas Haas, the film blends thoughtful themes of mental health and human connection in a poignant and visually striking way that will resonate with fans of character-driven stories.
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David and Lisa is a 1962 American drama film directed by Frank Perry. It is based on the second story in the two-in-one novellas Jordi/Lisa and David by Theodore Isaac Rubin; the screenplay, written by Frank Perry's wife Eleanor Perry, tells the story of David Clemens, a bright young man suffering from a mental illness which, among other symptoms, has instilled in him a fear of being touched. This lands him in a residential treatment center, where he meets Lisa Brandt, a similarly ill young woman who displays a split personality.
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