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One of the most promising German directors successfully measured with the drama of a mother standing dilemma of abortion.

Astrid is a comedienne. He runs a popular TV show, and her husband Markus is her manager. They lead a happy life, both in the limelight, and beyond. They have a beautiful house, a beautiful 9-year-old daughter and a second child on the way.

Idyll storm a message from a gynecologist: the fetus has Down syndrome and a serious heart defect. After the initial shock pair optimistic decides to deal with the problem. Visit a school for people with Down syndrome, try as possible to tame the topic.

With time, however, it turns out that Astrid herself will have to make a difficult decision about the future of the unborn child, your family and your career ...