Leven naar de Dood (2025): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2025, Leven naar de Dood is a drama and krimi film directed by The Withagen Brothers, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Lio, Odessa, Tavares, Arthur, and Rick are five young people, each facing a defining moment in their lives. Lio, a terminally ill influencer, uses social media to make the most of the time she has left. Arthur, scarred by childhood trauma, has withdrawn from society and struggles with human connection. Brothers Odessa and Tavares grew up in poverty. Recently released from prison, Odessa is determined to create a better future for his younger brother, while Tavares dreams of a career in music but is held back by financial hardship. Rick comes from a wealthy family, but behind the privilege lies emotional neglect. Seeking an escape, he turns to drugs, unaware of the path he's entering. Their lives seem unrelated, yet each is about to make a decision that could change their future forever.

Who’s in it. Leven naar de Dood stars Jilany Withagen as Tavares, Julian Castaing as Arthur, Marco Pattipeilohy as Odessa and Sam Blenkers as Lio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Leven naar de Dood sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leven naar de Dood page.

If you liked it. Fans of Leven naar de Dood tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.