Monika

Overview

Monika, 20, nearsighted and dependent on her family, fails a risky eye laser operation and loses her sight. Her mother, Birgit, overwhelmed, places her in a municipal home for the blind, where Monika receives proper care and overcomes depression. With newfound strength, she seeks independence, which displeases Birgit. Monika enrols in a physical therapy apprenticeship, finding a new connection to the world and balancing disability with autonomy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 20, 2011

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Cast

Rosalie Thomass,Uwe Steimle,Jörg Thieme,Margarita Broich,Hajo Tuschy,Peter Schneider,Anna Blomeier

Director

Christian Werner

Writer

Katharina Kress

Cinematography

Katharina Bühler

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1809307