EVERY BRILLIANT THING is a unique and inspiring story about depression and suicide, particularly their impact on young people and families. In the end, it leaves viewers with a message of strength and hope, focusing on everything that makes life so extraordinary.

The story begins from the perspective of a 7-year-old child. Her mother is depressed and when confronted with the place her mother is in, the daughter begins to write a list of all the things that make life worth living. A child's arguments to help her mum keep going: ice cream, staying up late, watching the sunrise, etc.

Now, 30 years later, the child has grown up, but he's still writing his list. What began as a naïve attempt to survive has turned out to be a profound truth - that sublime things are with us every day.

This project had the support of the Portuguese Republic - Ministry of Culture, through the Garantir Cultura Programme, and the quality seal of the National Programme for Mental Health. Since 2023, it has been supported by the National Arts Plan and has received circulation support from the Portuguese Republic - Ministry of Culture/DGArtes.