Bernard Keller is in the final stages of lung cancer and decides to end his life and his suffering. All necessary formalities have been settled. Robert, a long-time family friend and Bernard’s doctor, is going to give him the redeeming injection. Ben doesn’t want to take leave in an anonymous hospital but at home together with his family.

On the eve of Ben’s last day, his girlfriend Hannah, his two younger brothers and his daughter meet at his house. Ben’s decision leads to conflicts and disagreements within the family. The only thing that everyone agrees on: Ben’s last evening should be a celebration of life, not a funeral ceremony. With the help of music and alcohol, the party guests try to drown out the merciless ticking of the clock. But the next morning is coming closer …

A Good Death explores a family confronted with a terminally ill member who decides to die. The last day, evening, night and morning are brought to us with humour and tears, emotions and reflections of life.

april 16, 2012Posted by gooddeath@ol-projects.de