Painless

David, a celebrated neurosurgeon grappling with a grave medical issue, set out to discover a cure that might save him. His search leads him to revelations buried long ago, pushing him into a maze of hidden motives. As he probes the mystery, the walls of his own professional world begin to crumble and memories tied to old experiments creep into the present. The pursuit of relief from pain collides with a troubling history that refuses to stay buried, pulling him into a net of secrecy and moral ambiguity. The more he uncovers, the more the line between healer and haunted man blurs, threatening both his career and his sanity. The past demands accountability, maintaining tight restraint.

Directed by Juan Carlos Medina with a screenplay by Luiso Berdejo, Painless arrives as a tense original thriller that blends drama and horror rather than an adaptation. The film centers on ethical tensions and a doctor pushed to the edge.

The film had a limited release in several territories and a modest international footprint, with box office numbers not widely publicized. Its distribution reflects the niche appeal of a cerebral horror drama rather than mass market hit in select markets.

No major awards or nominations are listed for Painless. The film attracted limited attention in festival and genre circles, with some critics praising Medina's clinical pacing, Berdejo's taut writing, and Àlex Brendemühl's restrained performance as the central figure. The film's atmosphere and moral questions earned occasional nods in awards programs.

Critics who discuss Painless tend to focus on its mood and the ethical tensions around medical science, memory, and the cost of pursuing cures. The film uses a restrained pace and stark visuals to keep suspense disquieting rather than spectacular. Thematic weight lingers, asking what makes us healers or monsters.