The Life of Wishes

A gentle, bittersweet midlife fable that balances quiet despair with whimsical hope, asking you to sit with a man's unraveling and root for his second chance.

Directed by

Erik Schmitt

Genres

Drama

Starring

Matthias Schweighöfer, Luise Heyer, Verena Altenberger

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, redemption, grief

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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