Das Leben geht weiter (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, Das Leben geht weiter is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Lynn Roth, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. An aspiring artist runs from men as a result of an early life problem that has left her relationship with her father strained. She decides to move into a convent where troubled women receive cheap lodging in exchange for work. She finds a dirty area in the basement where she paints a mural that deals with all of her psychological problems. While some find it gaudy, others such as the mother superior realizes its potential to save the convent which is to be closed. During all this the artist starts a relationship with a man who owns an art supply shop where she shop-lifts her supplies. Written by John Sacksteder

Who’s in it. Das Leben geht weiter stars Moira Kelly as Susan 'Soosh' Teague, Teri Garr as Connie, Eileen Brennan as Mother Superior and Shelley Duvall as Sister Agatha, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Das Leben geht weiter has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Leben geht weiter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Leben geht weiter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.