Zurich(2014)
Terminally ill, Lea surprises her family with her wish to die, consciously and controlled, on her own birthday. Her mother tries everything to prevent the plan. But things turn out differently. Tragic and dignified.
Movie: Zurich
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lea
Hannah
Rita
Moritz
Michaela Orff
Frau Wu
Dr. Joseph Seydlitz
Fahrer
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Overview
Terminally ill, Lea surprises her family with her wish to die, consciously and controlled, on her own birthday. Her mother tries everything to prevent the plan. But things turn out differently. Tragic and dignified.
Release Date
2014-02-13
Average
6.833
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
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Languages:
Deutsch
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