The Sunnyboy

Following the Sunnyboys enigmatic frontman Jeremy Oxley from the bands origins breakthrough success and his subsequent 30year battle with schizophrenia The Sunnyboy is one mans inspired story of survival and hope A meditation on a condition often stigmatised and misunderstood Kaye Harrisons documentary buries below the surface of Oxleys public identity to explore his own reality and battle to maintain self Secure in a loving relationship with his partner Mary Oxley slowly emerges from his solitary torment to join the world we all share The film follows him as he tentatively unpicks his confused thoughts and feelings about the past with his brother Peter From his struggle with the physical effects of years spent selfmedicating to his hopeful contemplation of a married future and a daring return to the stage The Sunnyboy is the definitive documentary of Jeremy Oxleys journey from the Sunnyboys and back