Einen Moment fürs Leben (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Einen Moment fürs Leben is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jophi Ries, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. In Dublin, Blake Lester breaks Lucy Silchester's dream by preferring an overseas TV show career move over their marriage plans since years. Receiving a mystery letter 'from her life', Lucy seeks consolation with mates Adam, Melanie, Lisa and Jamie. Angrily Lucy meets critical sender Cosmo, who urges her to set priorities among colleagues, family, friends and truth to correct her derailed life, which she finds hard to disprove by showing happiness. Lying to boss Edna costs her job. Desperate hitting rock bottom, she attempt to win successful Blake back. Her protective brother, attorney Riley, and Cosmo rather favor attractive carpet cleaner and neighborhood urchins football 'coach' Don Lockwood, who consents, yet this fails as she retracts despite good sex while he works in her apartment. Sad news about her neighbor Claire, a breakup between workaholic father Samuel and 'neglected' mother-housewife Sheila make Lucy die reconsider her own priorities.

Who’s in it. Einen Moment fürs Leben stars Anatole Taubman, Kaya Marie Möller as Lisa, Julia-Maria Köhler and Wayne Carpendale, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Einen Moment fürs Leben page.

If you liked it. Fans of Einen Moment fürs Leben tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.