Todd & The Toad

Anxious, awkward, and avoidant, Todd is paralyzed by social anxiety. When pressure mounts from Polly, a girl he’s been messaging online, to finally meet in person, Todd spirals into neurotic panic. Desperation leads him to lick a mysterious toad, only to awaken in a bizarre therapy session with Juan Carlos (aka JC), a charismatic, hallucination-induced psychologist claiming to be part of Todd's “corrective experience.”
What unfolds is a surreal, fast-paced inner journey where JC challenges Todd’s fears and avoidance tactics, pushing him toward emotional truth, self-awareness, and connection. From psychedelic lessons on vulnerability to hilarious miscommunications, Todd must face the terrifying possibility that love is worth the risk, just before everything nearly derails.
With quirky humor, sharp dialogue, and an unexpected dose of heart, Todd & The Toad is a twisted screwball romantic comedy about our generation, mental health, romantic anxiety, and the ridiculous but real steps we take to become braver versions of ourselves.

Director: Julia Mücke

Country: Germany