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The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg

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After the death of her son, Amanda Bellaconda seeks the help of Dr. Jack Forteo to understand why teenagers are suddenly taking their own lives after taking a medication for acne. Carinaderm is the goose that keeps laying golden eggs, an acne medication bringing in a billion dollars a year for the Renzon Pharmaceutical Company. When Dr. Forteo sees a potentially lethal side effect of their blockbuster acne pill, Renzon doesn't hesitate to pull out the stops with personal attacks and accusations of fraud, bringing Forteo's marriage and career to the brink of destruction. With nothing left to lose, Forteo goes on a journey to revisit a tragedy from his own past. When he unearths painful secrets and deceptions that parallel those he has discovered in the pharmaceutical company, his voyage of self-discovery gives him strength to resume his struggle, leading to the ultimate conclusion.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Aug 14, 2026
7.5/10
Whatever its budget limitations, The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg feels authentic from start to finish. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Jul 13, 2026
A well-intentioned film with timely messages about corporate greed and mental health, but one whose ambitions ultimately exceed its execution. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Doug Bremner

Director

Andy Evans

Dr. Jack Forteo

David de Vries

Red Leghorn

Hannah Fierman

Amanda Bellaconda

Shaan Sharma

Ryan Singh

Caroline Avery Granger

Isabella Forteo
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Synopsis After the death of her son, Amanda Bellaconda seeks the help of Dr. Jack Forteo to understand why teenagers are suddenly taking their own lives after taking a medication for acne. Carinaderm is the goose that keeps laying golden eggs, an acne medication bringing in a billion dollars a year for the Renzon Pharmaceutical Company. When Dr. Forteo sees a potentially lethal side effect of their blockbuster acne pill, Renzon doesn't hesitate to pull out the stops with personal attacks and accusations of fraud, bringing Forteo's marriage and career to the brink of destruction. With nothing left to lose, Forteo goes on a journey to revisit a tragedy from his own past. When he unearths painful secrets and deceptions that parallel those he has discovered in the pharmaceutical company, his voyage of self-discovery gives him strength to resume his struggle, leading to the ultimate conclusion.
Director
Doug Bremner
Producer
Doug Bremner, Julia Hobgood, Catherine Kagan, Joshua Looby, Viola Vaccarino
Screenwriter
Doug Bremner
Production Co
Laughing Cow Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m
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