Infinitely Polar Bear

In this semi-autobiographical drama, a manic-depressive father attempts to win back his wife and care for their two spirited daughters after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hospitalized. Based on the real-life events of director Maya Forbes' childhood, the film stars Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana as her on-screen parents, while her daughter plays one of the starring roles. With a nuanced exploration of mental illness, absent parenting, and the complexities of family dynamics, "Infinitely Polar Bear" is a powerful and emotionally charged story of love, loss, and redemption.