1-Hour Medical Drama
LOGLINE: A young historian with a rare medical condition agrees to participate in a clinical study at a renowned medical science institute in an attempt to claim her place in history, only to find herself confronted by the limits of modern medicine, which challenges her to redefine what it means to live life on her own terms.
SUNNYSIDE is a thought-provoking exploration of illness, medical science, and the human experience. The 1-hour drama explores the human cost of medical research — showcasing the lives and resilience of the patients rather than the doctors. While Sunnyside’s doctors strive to reveal new information about how the human body works, the objective of the series is to instead look at the patient experience to reveal important elements of the human condition.
Drawing from the writer/creator's real-life experiences living with a rare disorder, SUNNYSIDE is an intimate look at the real-life struggles and triumphs of those living with rare disease — and their tireless efforts to live up to their full potential and make their own lasting contributions to this life. By flipping the script to be a patient-driven medical drama, the series provides a unique and compelling look at the intersection of science and humanity to redefine hope and persistence in the face of adversity.
