(Heldin)

Floria Lind (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated surgical nurse in a Swiss hospital, navigating the relentless pace on her ward with unwavering professionalism, infusing humanity and warmth into her patient care despite the punishing workload and incessant demands on her time. When a colleague calls in sick one evening, she’s left understaffed and overwhelmed with patients: a critically ill mother, an elderly man anxiously awaiting his diagnosis, and a demanding private patient accustomed to extra perks. With the pressure mounting, and the added burden of having to mind a trainee, Floria makes a simple mistake, and a nerve-wracking race against time begins. Leonie Benesch (The Teachers’ Lounge) delivers a powerful, nuanced performance, portraying Floria’s unwavering empathy, proficiency, and vulnerability as she navigates an increasingly fraught set of circumstances.

Notes by David O’Mahony.