A 58-year-old doctor laces up skates after 40 years—and her midlife crisis becomes pure magic.
A coming-of-age tale with a difference about the grumpy doctor Annebarbel Buschhaus donning her ice skates again at the age of 58 after an absence of 40 years. Back on the ice, she tries to revive long suppressed childhood dreams – and makes a new friend, Jolina Kuhn, Berlin’s youth figure skating champion. Through her new friend, Annebarbel begins to open up and break away from her dominant mother.
Acting
Ulrike Krumbiegel's rusty grace captures reinvention without cheese.
Practical Effects
Real former champ Christine Errath cameos—authenticity guaranteed.
Director
Alexandra Sell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Alexandra Sell cast real figure skaters for authenticity; Maria Rogozina was an actual Berlin junior competitor.
The film quietly critiques East German sports machinery—Annebärbel's crushed childhood dream reflects real state-controlled athletic programs.
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