(Im)Patient (2021) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2021 · 108 mins · Spanish

Directed by

Costanza Fernández

Starring

Amparo Noguera, Alicia Scherson, Paola Giannini, Andrés Londoño, Diego Casanueva, Gregory Cohen

A respected doctor and ethicist, Sergio Graf, finds himself battling the Chilean healthcare system after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The film follows his personal journey as he confronts physical decline and a loss of control, forcing him to re-evaluate his life and appreciate the importance of family. It’s a poignant exploration of vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity.