In hospital, grandmother’s life is hanging by a thread. One by one, the relatives drop by to say goodbye. Overcome by grief, they all find their own way of coping with the loss: quietly, practically, noisily or respectfully. The director manages to avoid all the pitfalls of sentimentality.
Also in this combined programme
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Historias del viento
Sober, atmospheric drama about growing up in the countryside of Venezuela. Without dialogue but with an important role for the sounds of nature. -
27,000 Days
Fragmented, intriguing drama about a dying man who wants to come to terms with his family, faith and cultural identity. -
Film details
- Country of production
- Singapore
- Year
- 2007
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2008
- Length
- 14'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
