Movie: A Short Stay in Switzerland

Top 10 Billed Cast

Julie Walters
Julie Walters

Dr. Anne Turner

Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore

Edward

Lyndsey Marshal
Lyndsey Marshal

Jessica

Liz White
Liz White

Sophie

Michelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley

Mrs. Savery

Will Knightley
Will Knightley

Jack

Patrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide

Richard

Harriet Walter
Harriet Walter

Clare

Sagar Arya
Sagar Arya

Kedar

Christian McKay
Christian McKay

Carsten

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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.

  • Release Date

    2009-01-25

  • Average

    6.875

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    A true story of life and death of love and family

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