About this Short Film
Living Beyond the Struggles, directed by Jonathan Sayas (Australia, 2024), is a thoughtful short that explores themes of achievement, family, sport and inclusion. The film invites viewers to consider different viewpoints on physical and medical disability, including Parkinsons, and how medication, motivation and perception shape everyday life. Gymnastics and movement appear among its motifs, while scenes connected to Peru suggest a wider context for the experiences shown. Without assuming a fixed storyline, the film offers a sensitive portrait of resilience and the small victories that matter. It sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability festival as a piece that highlights ability, agency and connection.
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