“I’m Here Too” – Short Film on Teen Suicide Prevention

Logline:

“You’re never alone, it’s not just you, I’m here too.”

Synopsis:

Teenager, Kath, has the perfect life that everyone wish for a family who cherish her, a boyfriend who
adores her and friends who admire her, she even has the social respect with over 20,000 followers on
Instagram – so why does she suffer from depression? I’m here too, tells the touching story, through the
eyes of Kath, as she narrates her thoughts and emotions, while struggling to uncover the answer to the
ultimate question – Is her life worth living? As the emotional journey unfolds, Kath’s narrative, explains
an intricate and emotional topic in an intelligible way, as she endures the trials and tribulations of her
severe depression, but by the time she finally realizes she doesn’t have to duffer in silence, it may be too
late.

Script:

I thought it was impossible to feel alone. I mean, how could I? I’m surrounded by people.

(Scene with her friends talking and laughing at the canteen)

I have lived best group of friends that anyone could ever asked for. They all will and encouraging and my
boyfriend Kristoff is the sweetest guy I’ve ever met.

(Scene in the apartment with her friends)

After graduating in senior high school me and my best friend has decided to live in the same apartment
and enter the same university for college. Though we have different personality we still match like a
perfect squad.

(Scene where she is taking groupie with her best friends)

I have the perfect life.

(Scene while she is lying on the bed)

But it really stops with what other people see. Or maybe it’s just what I want them to see. Cause it’s
easier that way.

(Scene while she is sitting on the bed)

Easier than telling the truth and being judged and ridiculed and made to feel isolated and secluded.
Made to feel like I’m not normal. Whatever that is.

(Scene where she is touching the mark of the cuts on her wrist)
But the truth is, I met a point in my life where I’m tired of pretending. I’m tired of feeling alone. I’m tired
of … living.

(Scene where she is facing the mirror and crying)

And I know what’s maybe I’m thinking, she’s just looking for attention. What’s give her the right to feel
depressed? But see, that’s the funny thing about depression. It doesn’t give a fuck of what you think.

(Scene with one of her bestfriend (Jessie ) working on something and facing the laptop)

Kath: Jessie?

Jessie: Typing . . .

Kath: Jessie !!

Jessie: Hmm?

Kath: Can I talk to you for a sec?

Jessie: Yeah sure. But can you give me just an hour to finish this?

Kath: It’s kind of important.

Jessie: Is this about your argument with louie last night..

Kath: It’s not about louie.

Kath: Then what is it about?!

*phone call*

(Scene where jessie is in a phone call with her schoolmate)

Jessie: Hello, Yes, I’m aware that it’s the deadline. Okay? I’m doing the best that I can. I’m sorry. I'll send
it right away once i finish it.

(Scene with her other bestfriend (Claire ) in the kitchen while cooking)

Kath: Claire?

Claire: (Continue cooking or preparing the ingredients)

Kath: Claire?

Claire: What?!

Kath: Can I talk to you for a sec?

Claire: I’m busy, I have to perfect this dish.

Claire: And this is for my final exam so it is important too.

Kath: I didn’t mean it like that.

Claire: Not now, okay?

Her: Can I help?

Kath: I can't focus when you keep talking to me kath, please, can we talk later??

Kath: *sighing*

Her: Okay..

(Scene with her another bestfriend ( Hannah) in the living room while playing games)

Kath: Hannah?

Hannah: (Continue playing a game)

Her: Hannah?

Hannah: What?!!

Kath: Excuse me.

Hannah: What is it?! You just made me lose!

Kath: It’s just a game. Why are you so angry?

Hannah: Yes but its a rank game!

Kath: Remember when you say i can always always talk to you anytime?! What happened to that?

Hannah: Yes you can but times like this is an exception, I was supposed to reach Epic, You fool!

Hannah: Okay fine. im sorry.

(Scene with her another best friend (Ana ) in her room while applying a makeup)

*knock knock*

Kath: Ana?

Ana: (Continue applying makeup on her face)

Ana: What’s up?

Ana: Of course. What is it for?

Kath: Lately, I’ve been feeling-

*phone call*

Ana: Wait. (Answering the phone call) Hello babe? Yes, im on my way. See you later, i love you. Oh my
gosh kath Sorry i really have to go. Mike is already waiting for me.

Kath: But I badly need to talk to you.

Ana: Im sorry! Really i have to go. But when i come back I promise we can talk all night. Okay? Bye!!

(Scene while she is walking and going to her room)

I don’t want you to blame anyone. Though, it’s no one’s fault.

(Scene while she is facing the mirror)

Sometimes, we just get so caught up on everything around us. We forget about who’s right there in front
of us.

(Scene while she is sitting on the bed)

Kath: (Getting the drugs in a box)

(Scene of her happy memories with her best friend)

(Scene on her bedroom)

Kath: (Drinking too much drugs and water)

Some of you will say, it was just a cry for help. But you are wrong. You’ll only cry for help, if you believe
that there’s a help to cry for.

(Scene on the dining table)

(Scene where Ana saw her lying on the floor) Dead

(Scene of her funeral)

Pain is only temporary.

But the decisions we make are final.

(Scene of hannah drinking alcohol and crying)

There are no second chances.

(Scene of jessie crying alone)

(Scene of Kristoff drinking while reading his old conversations with kath)

(Convo on messenger where kath is asking kristoff to meet up because she feels so sad and kristoff didn't
reply to any of her messages)

And it is our family and friends that have to live with our decisions. The decisions that I wish I could take
back.

(Scene where ana stares blankly while tears are flowing down her cheeks)

The decision I wish I didn’t make.

(Scene where kath walking like a spirit and nobody can see her)

And Although it maybe too late for me, it’s not too late for you. Because despite of everything that has
happen, this isn’t a sad story. I don’t want you to cry for me. Or feel bad. I won’t even want you to think
what you could have done to save me. Because the story isn’t about me, it’s about you. All of you.

(Scene of her sitting beside a lonely person)

And even if you don’t see it straight away, someone’s always watching, listening and caring. So don’t
make the same mistake I did. Don’t ever give up. And when you are at your lowest and think you can’t go
on anymore, just remember, you’re never alone. It’s not just you, cause I’m here to.