Detachment

"Detachment" is a poignant drama that explores the complexities of human connection through the eyes of Henry Barthes, a substitute teacher navigating his temporary role at a struggling high school. Over three weeks, Henry encounters an array of troubled students and dedicated yet disillusioned staff who grapple with their own demons. As he tries to reach his students, he remains emotionally distant due to past traumas, including the haunting memory of his mother's suicide. His life takes unexpected turns when he forms fleeting connections with three women who challenge his detachment and force him to confront his own vulnerabilities. In an environment filled with chaos and despair, "Detachment" ultimately reveals the profound impact that compassion and understanding can have amidst overwhelming odds.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Detachment include The Blind Side, Manchester by the Sea, Where Hope Grows, There Will Be Blood, My Sister's Keeper, The Help.