“Something I learnt was that notion that men need to open up more and talk about their feelings … is really a case by case thing. O’Donnell had his eyes opened regarding the conventional view of male suicide. During the second one, my Uber driver turned around and said to me, ‘Every day I take the same route and every day this is happening’.” This sparked her to research “guardians” – people who take it upon themselves to go to places where people attempt suicide and try to help them. “Within the space of five days I was witness, from a distance, to two different suicide attempts. In Totally Completely Fine, a young woman moves into a house next to a notorious suicide spot and assumes the responsibility of saving those who come to end it all.įor Gretel Vella, creator of Totally Completely Fine, the idea came from personal experience during lockdown. In the ABC’s In Limbo, a man is haunted by the ghost of his best friend, who has died unexpectedly. Two new Australian comedy-dramas are tackling the subject in an attempt to bring truth and sophistication to the issue. Credit: StanĪt this stage, however, some creators are seeking to explore suicide in a more in-depth and realistic way. Vivian (Thomasin McKenzie) is a “guardian” who looks after people contemplating suicide in Totally Completely Fine.
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