Overview
A promising drug gives Oliver new hope for his sister Jenny, who has ALS. But the doctor refuses to administer the treatment because it hasn't been approved by the EU. Desperate, Oliver continues to race against time. Only a group of alternative medicine practitioners offers him support. But their help comes at a high price.
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