Overview

• The film debuts on ZDF at 20:15 on May 5, 2025, with an extended Director’s Cut available on ZDF Mediathek since April 23.
• Max Hubacher stars as Alex, a man diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, and Edin Hasanovic as Eric, his best friend who becomes an undertaker to support him.
• Directed by Christian Klandt and written by Benedikt Gollhardt, the film adapts Eric Wrede’s book, 'The End: Das Buch vom Tod.'
• The story addresses practical end-of-life issues, such as wills and burial decisions, alongside the emotional complexities faced by friends and family.
• Early reviews praise the film’s balance of humor and poignancy, highlighting its sensitive portrayal of mortality and relationships.