5000 - Blankets

5000 Blankets presents a sharp contrast between the cold indifference of institutional systems and the agile, warm response of community-led initiatives.

The film accurately depicts how a mental health crisis can rapidly destabilize an otherwise functional family unit. Bobby’s disappearance is not a choice but a direct consequence of a medical emergency that the current healthcare infrastructure is often ill-equipped to prevent or catch in time.

The title and central motif of the film revolve around a simple object: the blanket. When young Philip is introduced to the harsh realities of those living on the streets, his immediate, innocent response is to ensure they are warm.