Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice

Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice(2018)

06/15/2018 (US)Documentary1h 19m
6.3

"How far would you go to give your child a second chance at life?"

Overview

A Buddhist scientist from Bangkok decides to cryo-preserve his daughter's brain. As scandal swirls around the family, they struggle to grieve a child that, in their view, is suspended between death and a future reawakening.

Pailin Wedel

Director

Pailin Wedel

Writer

Nina Ijäs

Writer

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HOPE FROZEN clip | BFI London Film Festival 2019

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A review by Alunauwie
8.0

Written on September 29, 2025

Hope Frozen presents an emotionally charged and eye-opening look into cryonics, a topic unfamiliar to many viewers, while raising bold ethical and philosophical questions. Despite its intriguing subject, the documentary lacks clarity in explaining key figures like Sahatorn and Matrix, making it difficult for viewers to fully grasp their motivations and scientific credibility. Still, the film succeeds in provoking thought and empathy, offering a powerful yet controversial glimpse into grief, love, and human hope beyond death.

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