Side Effects

Side Effects

2011 · 97 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Side Effects is the story of a woman who's not afraid to believe that happiness is not only possible but the only truth to be achieved. A woman who won't give up believing in people. A woman who will fight against all adversities in order to let others not to give up a life worth living. Nowadays, the desire for happiness is a real heroic act.

Directed by Paulo Rebelo · Written by Paulo Rebelo

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