Free at Heart

Free at Heart is an upcoming German drama centered on Sebastian, a sixteen-year-old living in a small town. His quiet life is disrupted when his family takes in fifteen-year-old Kolja, the son of his father's late partner. While the two teenagers are initially strangers, they develop a deep bond and eventually discover they are biological brothers. This revelation leads to a breakdown of trust with their parents. As the boys grow closer, they enter into a romantic relationship that they attempt to keep hidden. When their secret is revealed, the family faces severe conflict with the social norms of their community.

The film is written and directed by Max Hegewald. Produced by Jan Philip Lange, the project involves production companies SR, Junifilm, and Bremedia Produktion. This romance and family drama has a runtime of 116 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 29, 2026.