John Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet, with Halder's change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.
Production Good Films [gb]; Miromar Entertainment [de];
Cast Names Viggo Mortensen; Jason Isaacs; Jodie Whittaker; Steven Mackintosh; Mark Strong; Gemma Jones; Anastasia Hille; Ruth Gemmell; Ralph Riach; Steven Elder; Kevin Doyle; David de Keyser; Guy Henry; Adrian Schiller; Rick Warden; Charlie Condou; Tallulah Boote-Bond; Ben Segal; Kelly Wenham; Declan Hannigan; Anna Mária Cseh; Paul M. Brennan; Matt Devere; Mike (XIII) Kelly; Attila Szatmari; Peter Linka; László Görög;
Box Office USD 23,091
Release Date 2008-10-29 (Chicago International Film Festival) 2008-12-11 (New York City, New York) (premiere) 2008-12-31 (limited) 2010-09-28 (DVD premiere)