Daniel, Philipp and the miracle of love

A gentle, sentimental story of a gruff old man thawing toward a lonely child, slow and comforting like a quiet afternoon.

Starring

Günter Strack, Thomas Näßl, Toni Berger

Tagline

Old forester Philipp hates the whole world. One day, a social worker brings to his door a stranger named Daniel, the grandson of his deceased sister.

Overview

An aging, misanthropic forester named Philipp lives in self-imposed isolation from society. His solitude is disrupted when a social worker arrives with Daniel, the orphaned grandson of Philipp's late sister. As the boy's sole surviving relative, Philipp is legally pressured to assume custody. Though initially reluctant to accept the child, the two had an unexpected emotional awakening.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, isolation, found family, grief

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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