The Love Effect

2016
30m

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9.0/10

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THE LOVE EFFECT is the story of two men who are struggling with depression and suicide. The unexpected friendship that they form helps them to rediscover life's greatest gift and its powerful effect.

Tyler Atkins and Ari Blinder star in this moving tale as hero Tom and friend Robbie, who never share each others name throughout the film. Both characters, men in their late 20s, are dealing with depression and loss in very radical ways. Tom escaped to the California coast to come to terms his deceased love, while Robbie made his way to the same spot in order to take his own life. Two men of different backgrounds share similar emotional experiences with depression and suicide and find a pathway through together by sharing experiences as simple as fishing, surfing, and camping.

The loss, depression, suicide, and friendship emphasized in the film are meant to draw attention to the importance of love and its effect on everyone. THE LOVE EFFECT team (Atkins, Blinder, Metz) have partnered with MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA in efforts to promote mental well-being and increase suicide awareness.

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The journey of two men wrestling with loss, suicide and their unexpected friendship that helps them rediscover life's greatest gift.The journey of two men wrestling with loss, suicide and their unexpected friendship that helps them rediscover life's greatest gift.The journey of two men wrestling with loss, suicide and their unexpected friendship that helps them rediscover life's greatest gift.

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- 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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Tyler Atkins

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Jessica Blackmore

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A great film with an important message!

I Loved this movie! It has an important message. Ari Blinder's portrayal was so believable and moving. Wish we saw more of his character! Beautiful cinematography and locations. Expecting this movie to make a big splash in the mental health community. Can't wait to see what Ari Blinder does next in his career. Loved the dog as well! My family and i wanted to see more of him. Bravo and congratulations to you all! I wonder if there will be a feature length version. Please let us know if there is. I am thrilled that filmmakers are diving into a subject of this nature. Hopefully this will encourage other filmmakers to tackle the subject.