After years of hospitalization for alcoholism, a techno musician makes her son swear to never let her spend the rest of her life in an institution. When her doctors diagnose her with permanent brain damage, 20-year-old Adam, who is deaf and completely on his own, must decide whether to break his promise or help her die...
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Magnús Mariuson
Adam
Known for
1944
Floriane Daniel
Mother
Known for
Winter Sleepers
Cherry Blossoms
Eszter Tompa
Vanessa
Known for
The Duke of Burgundy
Matthias Brenner
Friend
Known for
The Lives of Others
Charité
Julia Kratz
Miss Kurz
Known for
Bookish
Hans Brückner
Manager
Known for
Pagan Peak
Gabo Hoog
Father
No other roles listed
Ivar Asgeirsson
Caretaker
No other roles listed
Borghildur Indridadottir
Waitress
No other roles listed
Liina Magnea
Mother Young
Maria Solrun Director · Haraldur Thrastarson Composer Joanna Piechotta Cinematographer
First release February 22, 2018 · Produced in Germany, United States · Languages English, German
Production
Germany · United States
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Languages
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
English · German
Release dates
Germany · February 22, 2018
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
France
November 13, 2021 · Digital · Netflix
Romania
February 22, 2018 · Digital
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