Status of Life

4500 babies are born with HIV in South Africa every month. At the same time 30000 adults get infected with the virus and about 22500 people die of AIDS. The number of rapes is estimated at 40000 cases - monthly. Against this backdrop, STATUS OF LIFE goes on a search for answers on how to deal with the ubiquity of HIV/AIDS in the townships. How can one preserve normality in such an extreme environment? The documentary gives an insight into the lives of four African women, showing their struggle to break with the prevailing taboos and liberate their countries from the devastating pandemic. Routine, humor, zest for life, love - they live normality and yet nothing is normal around here while the prospects remain uncertain...