

Painless
2012-10-10 · 105 min · ★ 6.2
While searching for a solution to his serious health condition, David, a renowned neurosurgeon, discovers a sinister secret hidden in the past.
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- Directors
- Juan Carlos Medina
- Production companies
- Fado Filmes, Tobina Film, Les Films d'Antoine, A Contracorriente Films, Roxbury Pictures, Canal+, Backup Media, TV3, TVE, Ciné+
- Countries
- France, Portugal, Spain
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Àlex BrendemühlDavid
Tómas LemarquisBerkano
Derek de LintProfessor Holzmann
Sílvia BelJudith
Bea SeguraMagdalena
Liah O'PreyYoung Inés
Ariadna CabrolMaría
Joan CarrerasCaptain Torrenegra
Juan DiegoAdán Martel
Félix GómezYoung Adán
Irene MontalàAnaïs
Alicia PérezBenigno's Mother
Lluís SolerIván BarkosTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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