Let Me Have My Son is a heart-wrenching drama that follows the story of a father, John, who travels to the state mental hospital to take his son, Michael, home after receiving news that he has recovered from schizophrenia. John, a retired teacher, has devoted his life to taking care of his son after he was diagnosed with the mental illness several years ago.
Upon arriving at the hospital, John is informed that Michael has been discharged and is nowhere to be found. Desperate to find his son, John begins a search that takes him into the seedy underbelly of the city. Along the way, he meets a group of people who are struggling with their own mental health issues and who help him navigate the challenges of his search.
As John's journey progresses, he begins to question whether his son was really discharged from the hospital or if he has been lost in the system. He also discovers that the hospital may have been negligent in Michael's care and that he may be in danger.
As John races against time to find his son, he must confront his own fears and demons, including the guilt he feels for not being able to protect his son from his illness. Let Me Have My Son is a poignant and powerful film that explores the complexities of mental illness and the challenges of being a caregiver for someone who is struggling.