

Manic (2001)
Overview
Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew - abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger - becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
Overview
Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew - abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger - becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Lyle

Don Cheadle
Dr. David Monroe

Zooey Deschanel
Tracy

Michael Bacall
Chad

Elden Henson
Michael

Cody Lightning
Kenny

Sara Rivas
Sara

William Richert
Diego