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The Good Death
The Good Death

The Good Death

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Slovak

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

27 October 2018

Country

Czech Republic

Cast

Janette Butlin

Janette Butlin

Self

Simon Convey

Simon Convey

Self

Bridget Convey

Bridget Convey

Self

Erika Preisig

Erika Preisig

Self

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