Overview
In the dark middle ages, young unruly Goldmund is sent to a monastery by his father to atone for the sins of his mother, who abandoned them. There, he meets Narcissus, a brilliant, scholarly novice who is introverted and aloof. A unique and deep life-long friendship is born. Narcissus chooses to remain detached from the world in prayer and meditation. Goldmund, passionate, sensual and impulsive, runs away from the monastery to live a picaresque wanderer’s life, his amorous and artistic adventures leading him to discover the extremes of both ecstasy and pain. Several thrilling years pass until one day these friends cross paths again...
DirectorStefan Ruzowitzky
ProducersChristoph Müller, Thomas Pridnig, Helge Sasse, Peter Wirthensohn
WritersStefan Ruzowitzky, Robert Gold
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LanguageGerman
Production companiesDeutsche Columbia Filmproduktion, FilmVergnuegen, Lotus-Film, Mythos Film, Tempest Film, Sony Pictures International Productions, Czech Film Fund, Columbia Pictures, Beta Film
TaglineLove demands sacrifices
