Movie: Atempause

Top 10 Billed Cast

Katharina M. Schubert
Katharina M. Schubert

Esther

Carlo Ljubek
Carlo Ljubek

Frank

Luise Heyer
Luise Heyer

Lisa

Matthias Brenner
Matthias Brenner

Dr. Berg

Julia Jäger
Julia Jäger

Maria

Ronald Kukulies
Ronald Kukulies

Dr.Heller

Ivan Anderson
Ivan Anderson

Hatice

Aram Arami
Aram Arami

Samet

Özgür Karadeniz
Özgür Karadeniz

Bülent

Ilyes Raoul
Ilyes Raoul

Yusuf

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    The story of Esther (40) and her ex-husband Frank (42). Their nine-year-old son Hannes is declared brain dead after a soccer accident. From one second to the next, the parents lose their child. Nothing could have prepared them for this moment. They now have to watch helplessly and face fate. At the clinic, they meet a Turkish family in the same situation. Together, the separated couple face the most difficult decision of their lives. When will we finally switch off the devices? Will we release the organs for donation?

  • Release Date

    2017-06-14

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    Deutsch
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