Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden, who have fled with their families from extreme trauma, have become afflicted with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for months, or even years.
This powerful documentary follows a Swedish family's harrowing journey as their youngest daughter, Saga, succumbs to Resignation Syndrome, a rare psychosomatic condition that causes children to withdraw into a coma-like state. The film intimately captures the parents' desperate attempts to awaken their child and the heartbreaking reality of a family's life on hold.
Critics lauded 'Life Overtakes Me' for its raw emotional honesty and unflinching portrayal of a devastating illness. The film was praised for giving a voice to families affected by Resignation Syndrome, a condition often misunderstood or overlooked.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Life Overtakes Me' is generally positive, with viewers expressing profound empathy for the family's plight and acknowledging the film's educational value in raising awareness about Resignation Syndrome.
Won awards at festivals such as DOCAviv and the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
The film is particularly notable for its quiet, observational style, allowing the audience to experience the family's ordeal alongside them, with minimal directorial interference.
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