Chronic

Chronic

5.8IMDb Score
Released:2015-10-21
Genre:Drama
Duration:93 min
Director:Michel Franco
Actors:Tim Roth, Sarah Sutherland, Robin Bartlett, Rachel Pickup, Michael Cristofer
Production:Vamonos Films, Stromboli Films

Overview:

David is a nurse who works with terminally ill patients. Dedicated to his profession, he develops strong relationships with the people he cares for. But outside of work, it's a different story altogether.

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