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201690 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Memento Mori

201690 minGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Matthew's heart stopped beating during a tattoo procedure, leaving his parents to face the reality of life and death.

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Matthew's heart stopped beating during a tattoo procedure, leaving his parents to face the reality of life and death.

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Niobe Thompsondirector

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Matthew lies on a tattoo parlour table, his heart having stopped. His parents hold him, grappling with the reality of their dying son. In this moment, they also face the weight of life and death, as their decision could lead to new beginnings for others. Memento Mori captures the intimate struggle of a family in crisis, revealing the fragile balance between hope and despair. The film runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2016.

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