
Overview
Verena, the mother superior at a German convent, tells the story of young nun Antonia. Born deaf and taken in by the convent at a young age, Antonia was raised to be a sister. At the age of 27, Antonia begins commuting to work at a men's shelter in town. There she meets handsome pickpocket Mikas, who is also deaf. Mikas courts Antonia and the two become lovers. But when Mikas is tragically killed by police, Antonia decides to take her fate into her own hands and travels to America where she will study to become an actor.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in Zurich
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Thomas Hardmeier
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Peter PurtschertWriter
- Christoph SchaubWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 10, 2001
- Original language
- German






















