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A surgeon mentors a troubled teen, but when the boy's behavior turns sinister, the surgeon is forced to make a sacrifice.
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Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.
"This movie is not for the faint of heart: it's completely nauseating and hard to watch. With a great cast, featuring Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan ('Dunkirk'), we are faced with a very peculiar story, typical of Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos ('The Lobster'). 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' mixes faith, religion, family conflicts and doubt. Fans of his who watched 'The Tooth Fairy' should be used to productions that cause discomfort to the viewer. The production works as a great reflection on how human nature's desires can shock us. The movie was the winner of the Cannes Festival 2017 Best Screenplay Award."