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Painkiller

Sweden

Dijana is a proud Balkan mom and retired cleaner. Her daughter Andrea is officially a successful artist, but unofficially still living with her mom. The desire for self-realization has never touched a single cell in Dijana's body. She loves her daughter boundlessly but despises her "job.” When healthcare fails to help Dijana with her chronic pain, Andrea decides to treat her mom herself – and Dijana becomes the involuntary protagonist in her daughter's new art project.

Sweden, 6×30’
Nominated writers: Johan Lundborg and Gabriela Pichler
Broadcaster: SVT
Produced by: Garagefilm International AB
Producer: Anna-Maria Kantarius
Director: Gabriela Pichler
Nordic & international sales: REinvent
Premiere: January 26, 2024 (SVT Play), January 29, 2024 (SVT)

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