Where you’re born still decides if you survive.
In some parts of the world, specialised surgeons are everywhere. In others, they are almost nowhere.
When there is less than one trained surgeon for hundreds of thousands of people, access is not delayed. It’s denied.
The film follows Dr. Faustin Ntirenganya and a small group of surgeons working in a system stretched beyond its limits.
It’s a story about dedication, loss, responsibility – and what happens when help comes too late. This is their story.
Faustin left a lucrative career in France to establish Rwanda’s first reconstructive surgery unit, aiming to help patients with burns, trauma, tumors, and congenital defects. Overwhelmed by demand, he devised a plan to train new surgeons to share the burden.
Over the past 15 years, Dylan Williams has produced and directed award-winning films for both cinema and television, telling intimate stories for international audiences. Explore Dylan’s background and his intentions for the film.
The University Teaching Hospital
Kigali Rwanda Military Hospital and staff
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda and staff
Operation Smile Rwanda and the medical team
