Monika
2011 · 53 min · Drama
Monika, 20, nearsighted and dependent on her family, fails a risky eye laser operation and loses her sight. Her mother, Birgit, overwhelmed, places her in a municipal home for the blind, where Monika receives proper care and overcomes depression. With newfound strength, she seeks independence, which displeases Birgit. Monika enrols in a physical therapy apprenticeship, finding a new connection to the world and balancing disability with autonomy.
- Director
- Christian Werner
- Writer
- Katharina Kress
- Released
- January 20, 2011
- Language
- German
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Free
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