For the Good of Others


1h 47m 2010

Brief Synopsis

As a doctor, Diego often finds himself in life or death situations so much so that he has become inured to the pain of others. One of his patients named Sara struggles to overcome a traumatic experience. When Sara loses her grip and tries to commit suicide, her husband blames Diego. A terrible figh

Film Details

Also Known As
El Mal Ajeno, Mal Ajeno, El, Suffering of Others, The
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Foreign
Thriller
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Telecinco
Distribution Company
Alta Films; Cinema Mondo; Ctv International; Kino Swiat International; Primer Plano Film Group
Location
Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

As a doctor, Diego often finds himself in life or death situations so much so that he has become inured to the pain of others. One of his patients named Sara struggles to overcome a traumatic experience. When Sara loses her grip and tries to commit suicide, her husband blames Diego. A terrible fight follows during which Diego is threatened with a gun. Hours later, the only thing the doctor remembers is the sound of a gunshot. Moreover, he has the ominous feeling that he has more to do with this gunshot than he would like to admit.

Film Details

Also Known As
El Mal Ajeno, Mal Ajeno, El, Suffering of Others, The
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Foreign
Thriller
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Telecinco
Distribution Company
Alta Films; Cinema Mondo; Ctv International; Kino Swiat International; Primer Plano Film Group
Location
Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 2010

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Special) February 11-21, 2010.

Feature directorial debut for Oskar Santos.

Released in United States February 2010 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Special) February 11-21, 2010.)