A true story of life and death of love and family

A Short Stay in Switzerland

6.9 (12 votes)• 2009• 90m•Released

TV Movie Drama

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Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story.

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Director: Simon Curtis

Starring Cast: Julie Walters, Stephen Campbell Moore, Lyndsey Marshal, Liz White, Michelle Fairley, Will Knightley

Cast

Julie Walters

Dr. Anne Turner

Stephen Campbell Moore

Edward

Lyndsey Marshal

Jessica

Liz White

Sophie

Michelle Fairley

Mrs. Savery

Will Knightley

Jack

Patrick Malahide

Richard

Harriet Walter

Clare

Sagar Arya

Kedar

Christian McKay

Carsten

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