Heal the Living (2016)

As dawn breaks shyly, casting a delicate rosy hue over the world, three spirited teenage friends, teeming with the vigour of life, venture out to confront the majestic waves in an exhilarating surfing session. But the thrill of this early morning adventure is abruptly cut short when a catastrophic car accident claims the life of their companion, 17-year-old Simon. His youthful body lies ensnared in an unyielding coma, a cruel paradox of life and death. On the surface, Simon appears as a sleeping child, his body warm, his heart resolute in its rhythm, oblivious to the tragedy that has befallen him. Yet, within the sterile confines of the hospital, it becomes painfully clear that Simon's brain has succumbed to the darkness, his life now sustained by the cold, impersonal hum of machines. Caught in this heartrending predicament, Simon's estranged parents are faced with a dilemma that no parent should ever have to confront, the potentiality of organ donation. As they grapple with their unimaginable grief and the weight of their decision, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of a matching recipient, a stranger tethered to Simon by their failing heart. In this delicate dance between life and death, two distinct worlds are interwoven, their paths converging in an unexpected twist of fate. Now, the fate of both Simon and the ailing stranger lies in the capable hands of the doctors, compassionate guardians at the precipice of life and demise. The film, 'Heal the Living', navigates this intricate narrative with an emotional depth that is as profound as it is moving, challenging our perceptions of life, loss, and the enduring power of hope.

Heal the Living is a drama movie featuring Anne Dorval and directed by Katell Quillévéré.

Heal the Living is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and Tubi TV and it's also available on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.

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