Synopsis
Sweden, 2018. A mysterious syndrome affecting refugee children is sparking concerns among doctors and politicians. Sergei and Natalia have been forced to flee from their native country after an attack that almost took Sergei’s life. They have settled with their two young daughters in Sweden, waiting for the Migration board to decide on their Asylum Application. They try their best to lead a normal life. They work hard, send their kids to Swedish school, learn the language, submitting themselves to regular inspections from the authorities and hoping that one day, they will be Swedish citizens. But when their asylum application is rejected, Katja, their youngest daughter collapses and falls into a mysterious coma. Faced with a moral dilemma, Sergei and Natalia’s resilience will be tested. Can they summon hope to save their daughters?
Presented by the director
Filmmaker
Alexandros Avranas
He studied at the University of the Arts in Berlin. After directing several short films, art pieces and documentaries, he premiered his first feature-length fiction film, Without, which received several awards at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. His next film, Miss Violence, premiered in Venice and won the awards for best director and actor. In addition to film, he is also a theatre director, and his works have premiered in venues such as the National Theatre of Greece.
Filmography: Quiet Life (2024, D'A 2025), Love Me Not (2017), Dark Crimes (2016), Miss Violence (2013), Without (2009)
Awards and festivals
Interfilm Award
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