After making his mark with emotionally-charged works, Alexandros Avranas returns with Quiet Life, a powerfuldrama inspired by true events. The film is set in contemporary Sweden, where a mysterious medical phenomenon disrupts the lives of refugee families. Through the story of Sergei, Natalia and their two daughters, Quiet Lifehighlights the hardships faced by those who, in their search for safety, must confront bureaucratic, medical and moral obstacles.
The film features an international cast including Chulpan Khamatova, known for her intense roles, Grigoriy Dobrygin and Naomi Lamp, under the direction of the Greek director, also co-writer with Stavros Pamballis.
Quiet Life will be released in cinemas from January 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Sweden, 2018. A mysterious syndrome affects refugee children. In the hope of a better life, Sergei, Natalia and their two daughters have been forced to flee their native country. Despite all their efforts to integrate and embody the model family, their application for asylum is rejected. Suddenly, Katja, their youngest daughter, collapses and falls into a coma. They fight, to the unthinkable, for their daughter to wake up...
Quiet Life will appeal to audiences with a taste for social drama and stories based on real events. The film will undoubtedly resonate with viewers interested in works such as Nadine Labaki's Capharnaüm or Ladj Ly 'sLes Misérables , which denounce systemic injustice while exploring human resilience.
The film's originality lies in its approach: it blends current themes such as the migratory crisis and identity conflicts with a mysterious dimension linked to the syndrome affecting the children. By anchoring its plot in a Scandinavian context, Quiet Life also offers a fresh look at a region often perceived as a model of integration.
With its poignant subject and staging that promises tension and emotion, Quiet Life promises to be a must-see film at the start of the year. Through the story of a family ready to do anything to save their daughter, Alexandros Avranas questions the limits of humanity and solidarity in the face of adversity.
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