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Frank McGuinness (written by)
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25 January 2009 (UK) more
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Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story. | add synopsis
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1 nomination more
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Brits Lead International Emmys
(From WENN. 7 October 2009, 5:11 AM, PDT)
'Best' Drama to Screen on BBC Ni
(From IFTN. 23 April 2009, 7:17 AM, PDT)
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A wonderful film and a wonderful actor. more (1 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Julie Walters | ... | Dr. Anne Turner |
 | Stephen Campbell Moore | ... | Edward |
 | Lyndsey Marshal | ... | Jessica |
| Liz White | ... | Sophie |
| Michelle Fairley | ... | Mrs. Savery |
| Will Knightley | ... | Jack |
 | Patrick Malahide | ... | Richard |
| Harriet Walter | ... | Clare |
| Sagar Arya | ... | Kedar |
| Anthony Shuster | ... | Stephen |
| Peter Foley | ... | Electrician |
| Fergus Walsh | ... | Interviewer |
| Susan Porrett | ... | Receptionist |
| Jenny Jules | ... | Patient |
| Indira Pandit | ... | Sophie's Baby |
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UK:90 min
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[Anne is discussing her planned suicide with the doctor from Dignitas]
Swiss Doctor:
The procedure will take place in our organisation's apartment. A trained volunteer will assist you. He will have to video you taking the medicine which I will prescribe.
Dr. Anne Turner:
[in a weak voice] Yes, I understand.
Swiss Doctor:
And your children will be with you.
Dr. Anne Turner:
To the end, yes. It's what they want.
Swiss Doctor:
Is it what *you* want, Dr Turner?
[Anne pauses for a long time]
Dr. Anne Turner:
I thought it was. Thought I knew for sure. But now I know something I didn't before coming here.
Swiss Doctor:
What is that?
Dr. Anne Turner:
I've broken their hearts.
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Julie Walters really captures the essence of a woman who will not become the victim of a terrible disease and shows how to pull at the heart strings with some fine acting that goes beyond the script.
This movie really brings the issue of euthanasia into the home and into the thoughts of all of us. What is really right when it comes to euthanasia, after all, Jesus helped to relieve the pain and suffering of many, but religion is not the debate here, the real story is Doctor Anne Turner and her family supporting each other through their time of need. The film, although sad, is uplifting and brave. The issues brought to light within the film help to show us how dignity is lost and pain, and suffering commences when there is no option for assisted suicide in the terminally ill.