Drama · Germany · 2025 · 1h 36m

The Life of Wishes

Das Leben der Wünsche

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Director
Erik Schmitt
Cast
Matthias Schweighöfer as Felix Luise Heyer as Bianca Henry Hübchen as Stranger Verena Altenberger as Luise Landau as Ruby O. Fee as
Crew
Johannes Louis — Director of Photography Ana de Mier y Ortuño — Editor Erik Schmitt — Writer Friedemann Karig — Writer Thomas Glavinic — Novel Alexander Dreissig — Producer
Synopsis

Felix is at an impasse in his family life and his job. His wife Bianca wants a separation, his children are moving away from him and his hair is falling out. When he also loses his job, Felix finds himself on the edge of the abyss. That's when a mysterious stranger offers him three wishes.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or book
Key Collaborators
Erik Schmitt Director Johannes Louis Director of Photography Ana de Mier y Ortuño Editor Erik Schmitt Writer Friedemann Karig Writer Thomas Glavinic Novel Alexander Dreissig Producer Marco Beckmann Producer Dan Maag Producer Matthias Schweighöfer Producer Willi Geike Producer
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