A radiant romantic drama where the golden glow of first love meets the stark shadows of an incurable secret, tracing a boundary between hope and the inevitable twilight of the soul.

Close to the Horizon

Dem Horizont so nah

10 October 2019 Germany 117 min 7.8 (499)

Director: Tim Trachte

Cast: Luna Wedler, Jannik Schümann, Luise Befort, Victoria Mayer, Stephan Kampwirth

Drama Romance Love vs. Fate The Stigma of HIV/AIDS Childhood Trauma and Abuse Self-Determination and Sacrifice

Close to the Horizon — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Wir haben doch alle Zeit der Welt.

— Danny Taylor

Context

Spoken during a moment of romantic intimacy, contrasting the beauty of the present with the terminal nature of his condition.

Meaning

Highly ironic and tragic, emphasizing the preciousness of their limited time and Danny's attempt to normalize their relationship.

Ich weiß nicht, wie lange wir da saßen, zu zweit und trotzdem jeder mit seinem Schmerz allein.

— Jessica Koch (Narration/Book Influence)

Context

Usually associated with the realization of Danny's history and the weight of his secret.

Meaning

Reflects the isolation of grief and the fact that even the deepest love cannot fully take away another person's suffering.

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