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Barbara and Heli are professional clowns who raise their two children in a joyful, unconventional home where they learn to laugh at their failures. This peaceful existence is shattered when a car accident kills Heli and the children, leaving Barbara alone. The story follows her struggle with profound grief and her attempts to rediscover a sense of purpose. By utilizing her unique perspective on life and humor, she seeks a way to overcome her loss and find the strength to smile again.

Directed by Adrian Goiginger, this drama is his third feature film following The Fox and Rickerl, both released in 2023. The movie was a joint production between Germany and Austria, involving ORF, Giganten Film, and 2010 Entertainment. The screenplay was written by Senad Halilbasic, and the film was produced by Adrian Goiginger alongside Peter Wildling and Martin Pfeil. The main cast features Valerie Pachner as Barbara and Robert Stadlober as Heli, with supporting roles played by Stefanie Reinsperger, Hanno Koffler, Ronald Zehrfeld, and Margarethe Tiesel.

Released on March 6, 2026, with a runtime of 121 minutes, the film has been well received by its initial audience. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 8.2/10 based on 12 votes.