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Love Through Death

202324 minTV-PGdocumentary

A moving exploration of a son's desire to provide his father with a peaceful passing, challenging the norm of hospital deaths in the United States.

Aging Ethics Mental Health

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Love Through Death

2023• 24 minTV-PG

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A moving exploration of a son's desire to provide his father with a peaceful passing, challenging the norm of hospital deaths in the United States.

Synopsis

A moving exploration of a son's desire to provide his father with a peaceful passing, challenging the norm of hospital deaths in the United States. The family endeavours to transform the end-of-life phase into a more natural experience within the comfort of their own home.

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