Heartstrings

A tree, a heart, and Herbert who is still thinking of 1961. On those hot summer days, 17-year-old Herbert was madly in love with Regina. He kissed her under this tree and carved a heart into it. A day later, she left him. After 55 years, Herbert wants to know why she did that. He invites her to his garden under false pretenses.

Directed by Sinje Köhler, Heartstrings leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Cieslinski, Doris Plenert, Margot Rothweiler — 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 comedy titles of 2017.