Free at Heart
Synopsis
Sebastian's (16) sheltered small-town life changes suddenly when his family takes in 15-year-old Kolja, supposedly the son of his father's recently deceased girlfriend. In addition to his little sister, another teenager now lives with them. Although the two boys are strangers to each other at first, they begin to open up to each other more and more and discover that they are biological brothers. The relationship of trust with his parents breaks down and when Sebastian and Kolja become closer than they expected, Sebastian's life is suddenly turned upside down, as he has found not only a soul mate in his new brother, but also a real, first love. Overwhelmed by their feelings, the two hide their relationship, but when the secret, incestuous relationship is discovered, the family breaks out of the social structure of the small town and comes into conflict with societal norms. Everything that follows is a rollercoaster of emotions.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Hegewald
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Hegewald
- Original Title
- Free at Heart
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Junifilm, Bremedia Produktion, SR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Hegewald
Max Hegewald
Marius von Felbert
Jan Philip Lange, Heidi Bruns
Department Leadership Roster
Max Hegewald
Director
Max Hegewald
Writer
Jan Philip Lange
Producer
Marius von Felbert
Director of Photography
Thora Geißler
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free at Heart
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What is Free at Heart about?
Sebastian's (16) sheltered small-town life changes suddenly when his family takes in 15-year-old Kolja, supposedly the son of his father's recently deceased girlfriend. In addition to his little sister, another teenager now lives with them. Although the two boys are strangers to each other at first, they begin to open up to each other more and more and discover that they are biological brothers. The relationship of trust with his parents breaks down and when Sebastian and Kolja become closer than they expected, Sebastian's life is suddenly turned upside down, as he has found not only a soul mate in his new brother, but also a real, first love. Overwhelmed by their feelings, the two hide their relationship, but when the secret, incestuous relationship is discovered, the family breaks out of the social structure of the small town and comes into conflict with societal norms. Everything that follows is a rollercoaster of emotions.
Who directed Free at Heart?
Free at Heart was directed by Max Hegewald.
Who stars in Free at Heart?
The principal cast of Free at Heart includes Linus Moog, Aurel Klug, Annika Kuhl, Oliver Bigalke, Marlena Strawe.
When was Free at Heart released and how long is it?
Free at Heart was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free at Heart?
Free at Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).