Life Overtakes Me

In Sweden, a heartrending phenomenon has emerged affecting young refugee children who've been uprooted from their homes due to intense trauma. Diagnosed with 'uppgivenhetssyndrom,' or Resignation Syndrome, these resilient yet vulnerable individuals enter an almost comatose state, withdrawing from reality as if frozen in time for months, even years on end. As deportation looms, these children struggle to cope with their newfound existence, their minds and bodies seeking refuge through this extraordinary response. The film unravels the complexities surrounding these children's lives, offering a raw portrayal of human resilience and the indelible impact of trauma.