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The Life of Wishes

The Life of Wishes

20255.51h 36m

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.

Directed by Erik Schmitt
Written by Friedemann Karig, Thomas Glavinic, Erik Schmitt
Produced by Willi Geike, Alexander Dreissig, Matthias Schweighöfer
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Top Cast

Matthias Schweighöfer

Matthias Schweighöfer

Felix

Luise Heyer

Luise Heyer

Bianca

Henry Hübchen

Henry Hübchen

Stranger

Verena Altenberger

Verena Altenberger

L

Luise Landau

Ruby O. Fee

Ruby O. Fee

Benno Fürmann

Benno Fürmann

Juan Carlos Lo Sasso

Juan Carlos Lo Sasso

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or book

About The Life of Wishes

The Life of Wishes is a drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book. Directed by Erik Schmitt, it stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Luise Heyer, Henry Hübchen. 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.

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