He's not long in London when war breaks out and Lysander enlists in the army.

CNN: Sex, spies and psychoanalysis in 'Waiting for Sunrise'

While in the Austrian capital he begins a passionate affair with another patient and it seems Lysander is cured.

CNN: Sex, spies and psychoanalysis in 'Waiting for Sunrise'

When the secret tryst takes a dark turn, Lysander is forced to escape Vienna with help from the British consulate.

CNN: Sex, spies and psychoanalysis in 'Waiting for Sunrise'

Morphing from actor to patient to soldier to spy, Lysander is plunged into the dangerous world of wartime intelligence as a covert operative.

CNN: Sex, spies and psychoanalysis in 'Waiting for Sunrise'

Hermia, in turn, is Lysander's squeeze, not available.

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