The Living and the Dead

In this gripping British drama, a terminally ill mother's condition deteriorates under the care of her mentally disabled son, who becomes increasingly unhinged as he struggles to take responsibility for his mother's needs. As the stress mounts and medication mistakes accumulate, the situation spirals out of control, culminating in a shocking tragedy that shatters the fragile family dynamics. The film's unflinching portrayal of mental illness, domestic violence, and the devastating consequences of neglect raises important questions about the complexities of caregiving and the dark corners of the human psyche.