Elephant Song

Dr. Toby Greene starts interviewing Michael, a charismatic yet unstable patient who draws him into a psychological game. Michael's stories blur the lines between truth and fabrication as Greene tries to keep control. Head nurse Susan Peterson warns Greene to keep his distance, reminding him of their fraught history.

Michael rejects Greene's preference for reading files, insisting that the doctor form his own conclusions from what Michael provides. He hints at troubled experiences with his parents and uses these tales to manipulate Greene. The atmosphere grows tense as Greene's professional boundaries begin to blur.

Michael recounts a pivotal childhood memory at a nature reserve where his father killed an elephant, an event that seeds deep trauma. The incident is tied to his mother's coldness and her absence due to her singing career. These memories frame his current emotional turmoil.

Michael describes the overdose of his mother and claims that his refusal to call an ambulance killed her, choosing to sing the 'elephant song' instead. The confession underscores his belief in control and guilt. These revelations further entrench Greene in Michael's narrative.

Greene's personal life disrupts his professional focus when Olivia appears at the hospital with young Amy. He tells Michael that Amy is his own niece, creating confusing family dynamics and tensions. The revelation adds emotional weight to the case and complicates every interaction.

Amy is introduced as a girl with Down's syndrome, highlighting the fragility and complexity of Greene's family relations. The strained history with Olivia and the ambiguity about Amy's parents heighten Greene's emotional stake in the case. The hospital setting intensifies the personal stakes for Greene.

Michael presses Greene to arrange an early release in exchange for divulging details about Dr. Lawrence's disappearance. He reframes the situation as a test of trust rather than a conventional case file inquiry. Greene senses the converging lines between truth, blackmail, and his own judgment.

Michael offers a box of chocolates in exchange for a hidden note, promising to reveal Lawrence's fate. Greene agrees to the deal, hoping a tangible clue will resolve the mystery. The exchange shifts the dynamic from clinical interrogation to a dangerous gamble with someone’s life at stake.

The note asserts that Lawrence has simply gone to be with his sick sister. Greene phones Lawrence to verify the claim, seeking an authoritative answer. This moment blurs the line between investigation and personal involvement.

Peterson notices the chocolates and the risk of nuts, realizing Michael's imminent danger. An adrenaline shot is administered and resuscitation efforts begin, but Michael dies in the room. Greene is left grappling with guilt and asking for forgiveness.

When Dr. Lawrence returns, he confirms that he loved Michael, but not in the way Michael implied. He also faces scandals of misappropriation, which casts doubt on his character and the entire inquiry. Greene must reassess what really happened to Michael and Lawrence.

Greene resigns from his position and Peterson is suspended for a period. The hospital's internal affairs unravel as the true boundaries of doctor-patient relationships are questioned. The aftermath changes the lives of those involved, including Greene and Peterson.

In the final scene, Greene and Peterson meet in a park and hold hands, signaling a fragile moment of forgiveness or mutual support after a turbulent journey. The park ending lingers on a note of reconciliation between two damaged people. The film closes with quiet tenderness despite the chaos earlier.