No one can imagine what it is like to be joined to another person, 24 hours a day. But although they are rare, conjoined twins occur once in approximately every 200,000 live births.
No one can imagine what it is like to be joined to another person, 24 hours a day. But although they are rare, conjoined twins occur once in approximately every 200,000 live births. Three out of four are stillborn, or die within the first 24 hours. And for the rest, comes the agonising decision for the parents and doctors – whether to keep the twins together, whether to separate them, whether to sacrifice the life of one for the other. The Secret Life Of Siamese Twins is one of most comprehensive documentaries ever produced on this subject, combining in-depth interviews and footage from the very people who make these decisions and the people it affects – from surgeons to conjoined twins themselves. This startling two-part series offers a unique insight into the condition. Witness the agonising process – which begins at birth and follows with the numerous complex choices consequently faced – unfold as the documentary progresses.
