Former professional runner Martin dies of AIDS. The terminal stage of the disease is unbearable for him and he asks for the euthanasia of his parents, especially his father, with whom he has not seen for several years due to mutual disputes. However, the mother is not even willing to hear about euthanasia and desperately clings to her son's life. But Martin is left with only the consciousness of his past glory and the sad memories of his love and lover - a homosexual friend from whom he contracted the disease and who committed suicide. And in these last hours, Martin's life is being decided. Is there any hope that he will change his mind?
Former professional runner Martin dies of AIDS. The terminal stage of the disease is unbearable for him and he asks for the euthanasia of his parents, especially his father, with whom he has not seen for several years due to mutual disputes. However, the mother is not even willing to hear about euthanasia and desperately clings to her son's life. But Martin is left with only the consciousness of his past glory and the sad memories of his love and lover - a homosexual friend from whom he contracted the disease and who committed suicide. And in these last hours, Martin's life is being decided. Is there any hope that he will change his mind?
2009-11-04
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