Torn between brushstrokes and bloodstains, a PI must put a restraining order on her imagination to solve a murder case and save a young girl from meeting the same end, all while playing tug-of-war with her traumatic past.

SYNOPSIS:

Synopsis

The day when Yohana, a merciless Private Investigator who also loves to paint, receives her first exhibition project is the day she assumes nothing can go wrong. Since the time she was thrown out from Los Angeles, Yohana has been resolutely fighting criminals and colours in Palo Alto, with her friends Zuri and Ayden. Yohana also has a secret. A secret that is kept safe in an ancient Purple Diary, she obsessively carries with her in her shrug pocket.

Having denied a murder case twice in a row, she reluctantly accepts the third time, which takes her back to the streets of Los Angeles, where she helps a teenage Michelle get justice for her murdered Mother. As the investigation proceeds, Yohana notices that everything is not what it seems, and she questions everyone. But it is not until she meets her mother Sophia and her stepbrother, Kyle, that things really begin to go south for her. Juggling between solving the murder case and making peace with her former life, not to mention the mind-numbing task of getting a painting ready for the exhibition in time, leaves Yohana weary for good. And if that wasn’t enough, just when Yohana believes she has the killer at arm’s reach, Michelle gets kidnapped, leaving her conquered.

As Yohana faces this lofty situation, she remains trapped in her imaginative mind with questions she is unwilling to find the answers to. She has to let go of the burden of her past and the only way that is going to happen is when her ancient Purple Diary gets destroyed. For good.

Why YOHANA's WORLD?

"Yohana's World" offers a fresh take on the psychological thriller genre by exploring the double-edged nature of imagination. It explores the complexities of the human mind, offering a unique perspective on how we cope with trauma and the lengths we go to protect ourselves from painful truths.

The story's exploration of Yohana's vivid imagination provides a rarely seen psychological angle, offering audiences a window into a fascinating mind where reality and fantasy intertwine.

Yohana's struggle closely resembles maladaptive daydreaming, a psychological phenomenon where individuals create elaborate fantasies that can interfere with their daily lives. By bringing this little-known condition to the forefront, "Yohana's World" not only entertains but also educates, potentially helping viewers recognize similar patterns in their own lives or loved ones.

Visually, the film promises to be a stunning journey through the labyrinth of Yohana's mind, blurring the lines between the real and the imagined in ways that will keep audiences guessing until the very end. The contrast between Yohana's vivid fictional world and the gritty reality of the murder investigation provides a rich canvas for exploring themes of escapism, confrontation and forgiveness.

With its strong female lead, intricate plot and deep psychological underpinnings, "Yohana's World" is poised to captivate audiences and critics alike. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt trapped by their past, questioning their perceptions or struggling to reconcile their inner world with external reality, offering a powerful message about the importance of facing our demons with courage and the healing power of truth.

"Yohana's World" is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most challenging mystery isn't the one we are hired to solve but the one that lies within our heart.