Die Zeit, die man Leben nennt (2008)
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Kostja Ullmann, Hinnerk Schönemann, Cheyenne Rushing, Katja Weitzenböck, Fritz Karl, Marie Colbin, Jan Niklas
A car accident leaves a young pianist paralyzed and depressed just as his international career is within reach.
The story
Young pianist Luca is on the brink of an international career breakthrough when a car accident leaves him paralyzed from the hips down, shattering his hopes. He falls into a deep depression that neither his great love, Josephine, nor his divorced parents can relieve. Withdrawn from everyone, Luca decides to end his life.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The young pianist Luca is on the brink of an international career breakthrough when a car accident robs him of all his dreams and hopes. Paralyzed from the hips down, he sinks into a deep depression that neither his great love, Josephine, nor his divorced parents can pull him out of. Completely withdrawn into himself, Luca decides to end his life, but against his will he becomes acquainted with the unconventional Roderick, who saves his life. Through this young man, who rebels against dying, Luca realizes that there are other values in life besides his own. An unusual journey through a new phase of life begins, as initial dislike grows into an extraordinary friendship. With courage, humor, and an immense will to live, Roderick and Luca defy their fate and fight together for recognition, love, and success.
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