All That You Love
All That You Love

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All That You Love

2019
Movie
13 min
English

A man at a crossroads struggles with a decision that could end his life. Adapted from Stephen King’s short story, "All that you love will be carried away."

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users92%
Director: Atsushi FunahashiGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary offers a deeply personal and unflinching look into the lives of former child soldiers from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda, as they navigate the challenges of reintegrating into society. The film follows their struggles with trauma, stigma, and the difficult process of rebuilding their lives years after escaping the conflict. It highlights their resilience and the complex societal and personal hurdles they face in seeking a semblance of normalcy and hope for the future.

Critical Reception

All That You Love received critical acclaim for its profound empathy and raw portrayal of the aftermath of child soldiery. Critics lauded its sensitive approach to a difficult subject matter, highlighting the director's ability to capture the humanity and resilience of the subjects. The film was praised for its observational style, allowing the stories of the survivors to unfold organically and with dignity, offering a vital perspective on post-conflict reconciliation and trauma.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and important film that sheds light on the often-overlooked consequences of child soldiery.

  • Praised for its intimate and respectful portrait of resilience and the struggle for healing.

  • Appreciated for its observational style that allows the subjects' stories to speak for themselves.

Google audience: Google users consistently praise the film's powerful and emotional storytelling, highlighting its ability to foster understanding and empathy for the survivors. Many reviewers found the documentary to be both heartbreaking and inspiring, commending its sensitive handling of complex themes and its contribution to raising awareness about the long-term effects of war on children.

Awards & Accolades

Special Jury Prize at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) 2019

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'All That You Love,' is derived from a phrase used by former child soldiers in Uganda to describe what they had lost or were trying to reclaim in their lives after escaping the conflict.

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