Losing Myself
Embark on an emotional journey exploring the diverse landscapes of mental health in this reflective six-part series.
Animated Sequences
Mediacorp
2023
EP1: Voices In The Head
Mamat, a 31-year-old born with hearing loss, recently developed a new identity as a 5-year-old attached to a soft toy, while Valerie battles a complex inner world of voices, yet both seek their true selves.
EP2: Expressions
Nigel, paralysed by anxiety-induced mutism at age nine, and Chai Huat, who lost speech after a stroke, both fought to reclaim their ability to communicate.
EP3: Consciousness
Jonathan struggles with narcolepsy, falling asleep unpredictably, and Jin Yuan has epilepsy from a brain tumour, leaving him unconscious and unable to find stable work – both grapple with lost consciousness and search for life's purpose.
EP4: Physical Body
Singer Leon severely restricted his diet and over-exercised to dangerous weight loss, while photographer Samuel copes with Tourette's tics and bullying, yet both are determined to heal and pursue their dreams.
EP5: Memory
Andi, albeit being diagnosed with early-onset dementia at 48, finds deeper love his wife, while Kok Liang, who lost half his memory capacity after an accident, still becomes a guide for others.
EP6: Emotions
Plagued by depression and self-harm, Lisa finds support from her father as she seeks a reason to live. Daryl endures bipolar disorder's extremes but finds solace through an unexpected connection on his healing path.
Credits
Produced by Threesixzero Productions
Animation Production by Finding Pictures
Animation Director: Joanne Lin
Animation Producer: Mark Wee
Line Producer: Celeste Tay
Storyboards: Joanne Lin, Hoo Yan Han, Joshua Pereira
Visual Development: Chayanid Siripaiboolpong, Rachael Lum, Caryl Song
Animation: Joshua Pereira, Zack Lee, Joanne Lin, Adelyn Ong, Giang Do