This is a sexy, moving and uplifting song to life that
reminds us that every moment in our lives is special and precious.
Veronika is based on the best-selling novel by the internationally
acclaimed writer Paulo Coelho.

Synopsis
On the surface Veronika has it all ; youth and beauty,
an attentive boyfriend and a fulfilling job. Yet she is still not happy
and so one cold winter’s morning she takes an overdose of sleeping
pills expecting never to wake up. But she does - at a mental hospital
where she is told she only has days to live.


The audience then follows her through these intense,
emotional days as Veronika starts to question the meaning of how her
life should be. She comes to realise that every second of her existence
is a choice we all make between living and dying. Bold and
illuminating, this is a dazzling portrait of a woman at the crossroads
of despair and liberation. This is a sexy, moving and uplifting song to
life that reminds us that every moment in our lives is special and
precious.


Director


Emily Young won a BAFTA as the Most Promising Newcomer for her direction of Kiss of Life starring Peter Mullan.

The tragic story showcased Young’s ability to handle serious and sensitive themes in a thought provoking way.


Producers



Das Films was founded in 2007 by Sriram Das. Sriram has
subsequently optioned a number of books and currently has 15 projects
in development. Sriram optioned Veronika ’because it’s a great book,
and the story is totally relevant to today’s youth’ ;. Chris and
Roberta Hanley’s Muse Productions has produced a number of indie titles
including ; the critically acclaimed American Psycho, The Virgin
Suicides and Buffalo 66.


Cast