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Reviewers have praised the film for being a "mostly non-exploitive" exploration of DID within the theater world, often highlighting Sandy Batchelor's performance as a "tour de force". Parents guide - Rupert, Rupert & Rupert (2019) - IMDb

is a 2019 bittersweet comedy-drama film that explores the life of a struggling actor living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) . Directed by Tom Sands, the film follows the titular character as he navigates a career-defining opportunity while his three distinct personalities battle for dominance. Plot Overview Rupert, Rupert & Rupert

: Rupert falls for the production’s makeup artist, Stevie (Daisy Keeping). While his parental and sexual identities are drawn to her, his angry self views her as a threat to his theatrical goals and tries to push her away. Reviewers have praised the film for being a

: As rehearsals progress, Rupert’s three identities—each unaware of the others—start vying for control. Identity 1 (The Parental self) : Protective and nurturing. Identity 2 (The Sexual self) : Bold and impulsive. Plot Overview : Rupert falls for the production’s

: Rupert auditions for a lead role in a prestigious West End play. During the audition, his "angry" personality takes over, delivering a performance of such raw intensity that the director, Morton, hires him on the spot.

The story centers on (played by Sandy Batchelor), an actor whose mental health condition becomes both a hurdle and an unexpected asset.

: Rupert works with a psychotherapist to understand and accept his condition, a process that ironically threatens the very "rage" he needs to keep his lead role. Cast and Production Rupert : Sandy Batchelor Stevie : Daisy Keeping Therapist : Adam Astill Director : Tom Sands Writer : Mick Sands Production Company : Substantial Films Critical Reception