Born with a cleft palate, Kari Tellenbach grows up under the devoted care of his mother. As he reaches adulthood, Kari pursues a career as a barber and falls in love with a woman named Annemarie. Despite his physical condition, he wins her affection through his charm and sensitivity. However, the couple faces conflict when Annemarie's middle-class parents oppose the relationship, having planned a different future for their daughter.
This Swiss drama was written and directed by Xavier Koller. Within the provided list of his work, it follows his 1994 film Squanto: A Warrior's Tale. The movie features Nils Althaus as the young Kari, with Hanspeter Müller playing the character in his older years. The cast also includes Carla Juri as Annemarie Geiser, alongside Bruno Cathomas and Julika Jenkins as Annemarie's parents. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including SRF, Teleclub, Catpics Co Productions AG, and Schweizer Fernsehen.
The film has a runtime of 111 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 176 votes.
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