LIVE TILL I DIE
Directed by: Gustav Ågerstrand, Åsa Ekman, Anders Teigen, Oscar Hedin Hetteberg | 73 min | 2021 | Sweden
Please note: this film is available for streaming from May 8-15, 2022 only
At a seniors home on the outskirts of Stockholm, many of the residents are turning 100 years old. With some residents experiencing low mobility and many not knowing each other's names, an activity coach is hired to break the solitude.
Monica re-awakens the residents' youthful spirits with no formal nursing education, turning them into a playful gang who are always ready to crack an unexpected joke or participate in spa sessions, boxing lessons, and themed dinners.
Ella, a 99-year-old, gracious, and cheerful lady who doesn't have any close family, develops a strong connection to Monica. When Ella must have her leg amputated, and her health worsens, Monica organizes a big celebration for her 100th birthday and takes her back to the village where she grew up. Though rewarding, this journey becomes an emotional marathon for Monica, who needs to face her fear of losing the people around her.
Live Till I Die explores what it means to live life to the fullest while embracing humour, candour, and dignity.
