Take Your Pills

Take Your Pills

(2018)

In a society addicted to ambition and perfection, “Take Your Pills” delves into the lives of four young adults navigating their thriving yet chaotic city. Each driven by personal dreams and ambitions, they face the intense pressures of modern life, pushing them to seek enhancements through a range of prescription pills that promises productivity and focus.

Meet Maya, a talented but struggling artist, who finds herself drowning in self-doubt and overwhelming obligations. As deadlines loom and her creative spark fades, she turns to a potent stimulant that promises to unlock her potential. Meanwhile, Alex, a high-powered corporate executive, juggles the demands of his job with a tumultuous personal life. Consumed by anxiety and insomnia, he relies on a cocktail of medications to stay ahead in the cutthroat corporate world, sacrificing his health and relationships along the way.

Then there’s Rachel, a straight-A student battling the expectations of her family and peers. Desperate to maintain her scholarship, she succumbs to the allure of a focus-enhancing drug, unwittingly slipping into a cycle of dependency. Lastly, we encounter Jasper, an aspiring musician living in the shadow of his successful siblings. Constantly seeking validation, he falls into a dangerous spiral of substance abuse, using pills to cope with failure and societal pressure.

As their paths intertwine, the group forms an unlikely bond, supporting each other through the highs and lows of their pill-fueled lives. But when a tragic incident forces them to confront the dark side of their dependencies, they are faced with a pivotal choice: continue living in the haze of artificial enhancements or recommit to their true selves and passions.

“Take Your Pills” is an exploration of ambition, identity, and the consequences of our choices in a pill-popping culture. It raises critical questions about mental health, societal pressures, and the pursuit of happiness, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant but unforgiving urban landscape. With a blend of drama, humor, and poignant moments, this series invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys and the cost of chasing the impossible ideal.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 62

Genres

Provocantes, Complexos, Estilo de vida, Bem-estar, Investigativos, Corpo e mente, Documentário, Filme

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Director

Alison Klayman

Cast

Eben Britton
Dr. Wendy Brown
Ariana
Delaney
Jasper Holt-Teza
Leigh
Anjan Chatterjee

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