3 Degrees Colder

Marie is in Spain with her friends Frank and Steini looking for her missing dream man Jan. Frank discovers him on a lonely beach, but does not reveal the secret, and the three of them return to Germany. Five years later, when Frank is now married to Marie, he discovers an unsent letter to Jan at her place and forwards it. Jan returns home and initially lives with his parents, but when he finally meets Marie, she has to make a decision.

Directed by Florian Hoffmeister, 3 Degrees Colder leans on a strong ensemble — Bibiana Beglau, Sebastian Blomberg, Johann von Bülow — 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 romance titles of 2006.