Lara

Lara celebrates her 60th birthday on the same day her son, Viktor, performs a pivotal piano concert. Having steered his musical development, Lara finds herself estranged from Viktor, who has avoided her for weeks. Unsure if she is welcome at the event, she buys the remaining tickets and distributes them to strangers she meets throughout Berlin. Her attempts to ensure the evening is a success only lead to further chaos.

The film was directed by Jan Ole Gerster, following his 2012 work A Coffee in Berlin and preceding Islands in 2025. Written by Blaž Kutin, the production features Corinna Harfouch in the title role and Tom Schilling as Viktor. The cast also includes Volkmar Kleinert, André Jung, Gudrun Ritter, and Rainer Bock, with a total of 21 credited actors.

Produced in Germany by StudioCanal, ARD, ARTE, and BR, the movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received generally positive responses from viewers, holding a 6.9 rating on IMDb based on 2,800 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 85 votes.