Sources of Life (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Sources of Life is a drama film directed by Oskar Roehler, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a family story that covers thirty years in the life of the Freytag family (narrated by the grandson, Robert). When his grandfather returns from Russia in 1949, he becomes part of the German "economic miracle" by producing garden gnomes. Klaus, Robert's father, wants to become a writer. He marries Gisela who almost immediately gets pregnant with Robert - but the marriage doesn't work. Both parents abandon the child, and Robert goes on living with both pairs of grand parents. While his father belongs to the 1968 generation that rebels against their fathers he falls in love with the neighbor's's daughter Laura.
Who’s in it. Sources of Life stars Jürgen Vogel as Erich Freytag, Meret Becker as Elisabeth Freytag, Moritz Bleibtreu as Klaus Freytag and Lavinia Wilson as Gisela Ellers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sources of Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sources of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sources of Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sources of Life (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sources of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sources of Life worth watching?
- Sources of Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sources of Life?
- Sources of Life stars Jürgen Vogel, Meret Becker, Moritz Bleibtreu, Lavinia Wilson and Kostja Ullmann.
- When was Sources of Life released?
- Sources of Life was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.