A family struggles with mental illness and addiction, as a parent and child navigate their roles, but when a long-buried family secret is revealed, they must confront their past to find a way forward.
Protagonist: A parent who is trying to hold their family together while dealing with their own mental illness and addiction; Deuteragonist: A child who is forced to take on more responsibility and support their parent through their difficult times.
The deuteragonist's realization that they cannot continue to take on the role of caretaker for their parent and must prioritize their own well-being.
The protagonist seeks professional help for their mental illness and addiction, leading to a positive change in their behavior. The deuteragonist finds support from other family members and external resources, allowing them to focus on their own well-being. The family learns to communicate openly and work together to support each other through their challenges.
Twist: Just as the protagonist starts to make progress with their mental illness and addiction, a long-buried family secret is revealed, putting their newfound stability to the test and forcing the family to confront their past in order to move forward.