Overview

• The feature directed by Mia Maariel Meyer premieres in German cinemas on 4 September.
• Early reviews highlight close adherence to the novel, praising the atmosphere and performances by Luna Wedler, Laura Tonke, and Jannis Niewöhner.
• The drama follows sisters Tilda and Ida dealing with their mother's alcoholism, told from Tilda's viewpoint with her ritual of swimming 22 laps as a refuge.
• Critics single out a contrived romantic subplot involving Viktor, while noting the film still projects a sense of hope.
• The 2023 debut novel sold more than 600,000 copies in German-speaking countries, and Wahl was allowed to provide input during production.