Hanna and Simon are in a 20 year marriage with an unexciting relationship. By chance, they both meet and start separate affairs with Adam. Adam has no idea that his two lovers are married, until they are all found out when Hanna becomes pregnant, with the natural doubts stemming from their situation.
Direction
Tykwer's kinetic energy in a domestic drama—unexpected
Acting
Rois owns every frame, chaos and vulnerability intertwined
Writing
The pregnancy reveal lands like a perfectly thrown brick
Director
Tom Tykwer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tykwer made this between 'The International' and 'Cloud Atlas,' returning to the romantic anarchy of his 'Run Lola Run' roots.
The swimming pool meet-cute is shot like a heist film—because in Tykwer's world, falling in love IS the heist.
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