Risks + Side Effects

Year: 2021

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: German

Director: Michael Kreihsl

Comedy

A routine medical check-up reveals that Pilates instructor Kathrin is battling kidney disease and requires a transplant. Her architect husband, Arnold, hesitates to donate a kidney due to a major project, while their friend Götz offers to be a donor, despite potential complications with his partner Diana. As the couples grapple with questions of life, death, and sacrifice, the vulnerabilities and complexities of their relationships are exposed. Ultimately, they must confront the true meaning of love and commitment.

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