A Mistake

Sep 20, 2024

1h 41m

★ 6.2

Every decision has consequences

Overview

In the midst of a new scheme to publicly report surgeons’ performance, a gifted surgeon’s life is thrown into disarray as her colleagues begin to close ranks, and even her partner, a nurse at the hospital, turns her back on her.

Genres

Thriller

Drama

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission

GFC Films

Ingenious Media

Cornerstone Films

Images & Sound

Matthew Metcalfe Productions

A Mistake Trailers

Cast

Liz Taylor

Elizabeth Banks

Andrew McGrath

Simon McBurney

Robin

Mickey Sumner

Tessa

Rena Owen

Richard

Richard Crouchley

Owen

Matthew Sunderland

Lisa

Acacia O'Connor

Alexander Colton

Emmett Skilton

Mei-Lynn

Ally Xue

Josie

Ella Hope-Higginson

Alistair

Joel Tobeck

Jan

Emma Draper

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