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National Theatre Live: The Effect
National Theatre Live: The Effect

National Theatre Live: The Effect

Who I am is not a side effect

Genres

Drama

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Hearts and minds racing, Connie and Tristan are falling for each other fast. But is their sudden and intoxicating chemistry real, or a side effect of a new antidepressant? As two young volunteers in a clinical drug trial, their illicit romance poses startling dilemmas for the supervising doctors.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

09 January 2024

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell

Connie

Paapa Essiedu

Paapa Essiedu

Tristan

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Dr Toby Sealey

Michele Austin

Michele Austin

Dr Lorna James

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