A Million Minutes

Vera and Wolf Küper are a Berlin couple struggling to balance their professional ambitions with the demands of raising two young children. Wolf works as a United Nations scientific advisor focusing on the climate crisis, while Vera manages the household and a part-time job. Their relationship and stability are tested when their daughter, Nina, is diagnosed with a coordination and fine motor disorder. Inspired by Nina's wish to have a million minutes dedicated solely to joyful activities, the family decides to spend 694 days rethinking their priorities and challenging societal norms to find a more meaningful way of living.

This German family drama was directed by Christopher Doll, who also served as a producer. The film features a cast led by Karoline Herfurth and Tom Schilling, alongside Joachim Król, Ulrike Kriener, Pola Friedrichs, and Piet Levi Busch, with 36 credited actors in total. The screenplay was written by Ulla Ziemann, Malte Welding, and Monika Hebborn. Released in 2024, the film earned 11 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, as reflected by a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB based on 59 votes.