Umwege des Herzens
Synopsis
After the tragic accidental death of her sister, which she has not seen since a dispute 18 years ago, the architect Sarah suffers from guilt feelings: She believes she could have saved Susanne with a liver donation. To at least do something for Susanne's husband Max and the three children, Sarah drives to the family's farm in the Vogelsberg. And has to cope with a tragedy whose cause lies in her old love for Max. Sonja Kirchberger and Jochen Nickel play the lead roles in the quietly told, melancholy TV drama about the destructive dynamics of family relationships.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Wiegand
- Original Title
- Umwege des Herzens
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Wiegand
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Christine Wiegand
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Umwege des Herzens about?
After the tragic accidental death of her sister, which she has not seen since a dispute 18 years ago, the architect Sarah suffers from guilt feelings: She believes she could have saved Susanne with a liver donation. To at least do something for Susanne's husband Max and the three children, Sarah drives to the family's farm in the Vogelsberg. And has to cope with a tragedy whose cause lies in her old love for Max. Sonja Kirchberger and Jochen Nickel play the lead roles in the quietly told, melancholy TV drama about the destructive dynamics of family relationships.
Who directed Umwege des Herzens?
Umwege des Herzens was directed by Christine Wiegand.
Who stars in Umwege des Herzens?
The principal cast of Umwege des Herzens includes Jochen Nickel, Martin Umbach, Sonja Kirchberger, Jenny Schily, Karl Knaup.
When was Umwege des Herzens released and how long is it?
Umwege des Herzens was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Umwege des Herzens?
Umwege des Herzens holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).