The Haunting Legacy of Painlessness

Painless follows the story of David, the neurosurgeon who learns that he is a descendent of children who were sent to the asylum during the Spanish Civil War. As he delves into his past, he discovers the atrocities that were committed in the name of medical science at the asylum. The movie delves into the moral and ethical implications of using children as test subjects in the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the impact it has on future generations.

The film also explores the theme of identity as David grapples with the knowledge of his family's dark past and struggles to come to terms with it. As he seeks out his biological parents, he uncovers painful truths about their involvement in the experiments conducted at the asylum.

The film raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of pain, both physical and emotional, and the lengths to which people will go in order to escape it. It also depicts the resilience of the human spirit as David confronts his past and strives to find a sense of belonging and acceptance.