National Theatre Live: The Effect(2024)
Who I am is not a side effect
Hearts and minds racing, Connie and Tristan are falling for each other fast. But is their sudden and intoxicating chemistry real, or a side effect of a new antidepressant? As two young volunteers in a clinical drug trial, their illicit romance poses startling dilemmas for the supervising doctors.
Movie: National Theatre Live: The Effect
Top 4 Billed Cast
Connie
Tristan
Dr Toby Sealey
Dr Lorna James
Video Trailer National Theatre Live: The Effect
Video: The Effect | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home
The Effect | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home
The Effect: Official Trailer | With Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell at the National Theatre
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