Second Victims

A neurologist is shaken by the consequences of a decision she makes for a patient in a Norwegian hospital ED.

High-tension and pressure situations come to the fore in a hospital setting. That's quite possibly the case in every medical centre anywhere, which is what makes this behind-the-scenes movie so compelling. We get insight into the effects of underfunding, and the stressors placed on staff are frightening when viewed up close in this well-constructed and tension-filled story. The actors have been well cast and bring nuance to issues of accountability as fingers point at suspected culpability in this complex drama in a high-stakes setting. Patience for patients.

Limited Release 10th July 2025
Palace Entertainment 92 mins