

A Short Stay in Switzerland
2009-01-25 · 90 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Directors
- Simon Curtis
- Production companies
- BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Julie WaltersDr. Anne Turner
Stephen Campbell MooreEdward
Lyndsey MarshalJessica
Liz WhiteSophie
Michelle FairleyMrs. Savery
Patrick MalahideRichard
Harriet WalterClare
Sagar AryaKedar
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