what is silver linings playbook about

Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell. The movie follows Pat Solitano, a man with bipolar disorder who has just been released from a psychiatric hospital after eight months. Pat is trying to get his life back on track and reunite with his wife, but things get complicated when he meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if hell do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. The film explores themes of mental illness, family, love, and hope. Silver Linings Playbook was a commercial and critical success, receiving eight Academy Award nominations and winning one for Best Actress for Jennifer Lawrences performance.