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Painless

2012-10-10 · 105 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Horror · Thriller

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 BrendemühlÀlex BrendemühlDavid
Tómas LemarquisTómas LemarquisBerkano
Ilias StothartChild Benigno
Mot StothartYoung Benigno
Derek de LintDerek de LintProfessor Holzmann
Ramon FontserèDr. Carcedo
Sílvia BelSílvia BelJudith
Bea SeguraBea SeguraMagdalena
Liah O'PreyLiah O'PreyYoung Inés
Bruna MontotoChild Inés
Àngels PochClara Martel
Ariadna CabrolAriadna CabrolMaría
Joan CarrerasJoan CarrerasCaptain Torrenegra
Juan DiegoJuan DiegoAdán Martel
Félix GómezFélix GómezYoung Adán
Irene MontalàIrene MontalàAnaïs
Alicia PérezAlicia PérezBenigno's Mother
Bernd-Uwe ReppenhagenHauptmann Hoth
Lluís SolerLluís SolerIván Barkos
Genís HernàndezJosé Barkos (voice)

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