Einfache Leute

A boy has to decide between coming out and being a professional swimmer. He takes the latter, marries and gets a son. 19 years later the whole thing explodes.

Directed by Thorsten Näter, Einfache Leute leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara Auer, Klaus J. Behrendt, Tom Schilling — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2007.