Side Effects

Name: Side Effects
Director: Adrian Cogua
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-12-06
Cast: Carlos Felipe Mendoza, Cindy la Sonera

To what extent, ignorance towards disorders makes us act badly as a society, and that is what cinema is for, to reveal the truth

2022 · 7 min · Drama

When Julián's ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is discovered by his mother, she must decide on the right treatment for him, what she does not know is that her actions would unleash chaos in her son's mind.

Directed by Adrian Cogua

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Carlos Felipe Mendoza Julian
Cindy la Sonera Marta

Make it a double feature

1h 48m together

Side Effects

Mad World

A close match in mood and era.

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