Janette is terminally ill and wants to die in a dignified way but this is not permitted under British law. She refuses to wait for death in unbearable pain so she opts for a physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland. Before departing on the final journey she has to explain her intention to the family members and close friends.
Direction
Krupa's restraint lets silence speak louder than words.
Acting
Janette's composure will haunt you for days.
Editing
No music manipulation — just raw, unadorned moments.
Director
Tomáš Krupa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film sparked renewed debate in the UK about assisted dying legislation, which remains illegal there unlike in Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Janette's case became a touchstone for disability rights activists on both sides of the debate.
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