The Hour of Living
Synopsis
When his mother finally succumbs to a long illness, young Theo is prepared to deal with the loss. Having lost his father when he was only ten years old, Theo is strong and emotionally sound. While searching through his mother's belongings, he stumbles upon a piece of film from around the time when he was born. The footage shows his late father, young and seemingly happy. Soon after, Theo sets out on a quest to find more info about his dad. His search leads him to George Walter, a close friend of his father's. George lives high up in the mountains. He was a bit famous once, but since has become a recluse. When Theo meets George something special happens. It turns out that George was once in love with Theo's dad - so what he sees in Theo is more than just his first love's son. And, in return, what Theo sees in George is more than a route to his father. As the two men spend time together on the mountain, they get to know each other, but even more than that, they get to know themselves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Michael
- Original Title
- The Hour of Living
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Optimist Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Michael
Sebastian Michael, Adam Berzsenyl Bellsagh
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Michael
Producer
Adam Berzsenyl Bellsagh
Producer
Sebastian Michael
Director
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What is The Hour of Living about?
When his mother finally succumbs to a long illness, young Theo is prepared to deal with the loss. Having lost his father when he was only ten years old, Theo is strong and emotionally sound. While searching through his mother's belongings, he stumbles upon a piece of film from around the time when he was born. The footage shows his late father, young and seemingly happy. Soon after, Theo sets out on a quest to find more info about his dad. His search leads him to George Walter, a close friend of his father's. George lives high up in the mountains. He was a bit famous once, but since has become a recluse. When Theo meets George something special happens. It turns out that George was once in love with Theo's dad - so what he sees in Theo is more than just his first love's son. And, in return, what Theo sees in George is more than a route to his father. As the two men spend time together on the mountain, they get to know each other, but even more than that, they get to know themselves.
Who directed The Hour of Living?
The Hour of Living was directed by Sebastian Michael.
Who stars in The Hour of Living?
The principal cast of The Hour of Living includes Sam Fordham, Charlotte Heinimann, David Wade, Gary Grant, Christoph Schwegier.
When was The Hour of Living released and how long is it?
The Hour of Living was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.