elyse

In this exploration of grief, memory and hallucination intertwine to expose a history of trauma, revealing the truth: Elyse (Lisa Pepper) is catatonic and confined to a State Hospital. 

Elyse is not the only victim; delusional thinking, profound narcissism, and violent behavior gradually annihilates her husband, Steven (Aaron Tucker). 

Elyse’s recovery is reliant on the Chief of Psychiatry, Dr. Lewis (Anthony Hopkins), the restoration of the relationship with her mother (Fran Tucker), and the forgiveness of the surrogate daughter, Carmen (Tara Arroyave). Ultimately, it’s the love of a nurse, David (Anthony Apel), that promises her a new life.

DIRECTOR: Stella Hopkins

STORY BY: Stella Hopkins

SCREENPLAY BY: Stella Hopkins and Audrey Arkins

PRODUCERS: Anthony Hopkins, Stella Hopkins, Tara Arroyave, and Aaron Tucker

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Stephanie Rennie, Lisa Pepper, and Jennifer Franklin

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Dante Spinotti

MUSIC BY: Anthony Hopkins