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Life Overtakes Me 2019

★ 6.588 votes39 min📅 2019-01-26
Documentary

Directed by Kristine Samuelson, *Life Overtakes Me* (2019) is a haunting documentary that plunges viewers into a chilling medical mystery unfolding in Sweden.

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Director: Kristine Samuelson

Cast

Henry Ascher
Himself - Pediatrician and Professor, University of Gothenburg (as Henry Ascher MD)
Nadja Hatem
Herself - Immigration Attorney
Mikael Billing
Himself - Psychologist and Psychotherapist, BUP Asylum Psychiatric Unit
Karl Sallin
Himself - Centre for Research Ethics and Bioethics, Uppsala University (as Karl Sallin MD)
Elizabeth Hultcrantz
Herself - Professor Emerita, Linköping University (as Elizabeth Hultcrantz MD PhD)
Gellert Tamas
Gellert Tamas
Himself - Author and Journalist
Anne-Liis von Knorring
Herself - Child Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Uppsala University (as Anne-Liis von Knorring MD)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Overtakes Me (2019) about?

This documentary explores the disturbing phenomenon of 'Resignation Syndrome,' where refugee children in Sweden withdraw into a coma-like state due to the trauma of potential deportation. It follows their families as they navigate a system that offers little hope or understanding.

Who directed Life Overtakes Me?

Kristine Samuelson directed *Life Overtakes Me*, a filmmaker known for her insightful and emotionally resonant documentaries.

Who stars in Life Overtakes Me?

The documentary features interviews and stories centered on children affected by Resignation Syndrome and their families, including voices like Henry Ascher, Nadja Hatem, and Mikael Billing.

Is Life Overtakes Me (2019) worth watching?

While the film tackles a heavy and disturbing subject, its power lies in its unflinching honesty and emotional depth. As a documentary, it offers a rare glimpse into an overlooked crisis, making it a compelling watch for those interested in human rights and medical mysteries.

How long is Life Overtakes Me?

The runtime of *Life Overtakes Me* is 39 minutes.

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About Life Overtakes Me (2019) — A heartbreaking documentary on trauma and the Resignation Syndrome

Directed by Kristine Samuelson, *Life Overtakes Me* (2019) is a haunting documentary that plunges viewers into a chilling medical mystery unfolding in Sweden. The film examines a baffling phenomenon affecting hundreds of refugee children who, after fleeing unimaginable hardship, succumb to a profound withdrawal—sinking into a coma-like state for months or even years. As their families face deportation, these children become trapped in a frozen existence, their bodies and minds suspended in a silent protest against the world's indifference.

Samuelson's documentary captures the eerie stillness of these children's conditions alongside the raw, unspoken fear of their families. The atmosphere is one of quiet urgency, blending clinical observation with deep human empathy. Through intimate interviews and stark imagery, *Life Overtakes Me* (2019) forces audiences to confront the invisible scars of trauma and the soul-crushing weight of uncertainty.