One bad call. Lives shattered. Welcome to medicine's hidden trauma.
During a hectic shift in the neurological department, skilled doctor Alexandra takes on extra responsibility. But a misjudgment ends in tragedy.
Acting
Özlem Sağlanmak's trembling restraint—panic held behind professional mask.
Direction
Elkington's hospital corridors feel like psychological trap rooms.
Director
Zinnini Elkington
Özlem Sağlanmak
Alexandra
Trine Dyrholm
Camilla
Olaf Johannessen
Esben
Iman Meskini
Aida
Anders Matthesen
Karl
Morten Hee Andersen
Anders
Mathilde Arcel Fock
Emilie
Anne Sofie Wanstrup
Trine
Anders Hove
Ragnar
Pernille Højmark
Winnie
Kristian Halken
Hospitalspræst Martin
Tarek Zayat
Jonas
Jakob Højlev Jørgensen
Otto
Peder Thomas Pedersen
Politibetjent 1
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'second victim' concept emerged from 1980s US anesthesia research, now central to Danish healthcare reform discussions.
Elkington filmed in real Copenhagen hospitals during COVID overflow, using actual exhausted medical staff as background extras.
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