Bypass

Bypass

2012 · 98 min · ★ 3.7 · Comedy

An economist Basque (Gorka Ochoa) based in Barcelona becomes embroiled in a difficult emotional dilemma between his girlfriend (Bárbara Goenaga), who is pregnant, and a childhood friend (Sara Cozar), heart condition, which is declared by compassion convinced that he would die. The problem arises when the patient makes a miraculous recovery and he is forced to pretend he loves her.

Directed by Patxo Tellería · Written by Patxo Tellería

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