The Healer

• Family
• Drama
• Comedy

A quietly observant comedy-drama, *The Healer* centers on a reclusive electrician in a close-knit small town who reluctantly discovers an uncanny ability to alleviate physical pain with touch. This isn’t a story of miraculous cures, but rather a tender exploration of connection forged through shared vulnerability; his unwanted gift unexpectedly draws him into the lives of the townsfolk, most notably a spirited teenager battling cancer. Their unlikely friendship becomes a catalyst for both their personal transformations, challenging him to confront a past trauma and discover his own capacity for hope, while offering her a space for playful defiance against her illness. The film subtly contrasts the burden of his gift against the lightness of her resilience, creating a heartwarming yet unsentimental portrait of finding meaning amidst life’s uncertainties, and ultimately exploring how offering solace can be a path towards self-acceptance.