Ways of the Heart2021

Director
Marc Prill

Acters

Hedi Honert (Alice)
Liliane Zillner (Jacky)
Jochen Nickel (Ronald)
Max Themak (Matt)
Orestes Fiedler (Thomas)
Benjamin Weygand (Freddy)

After the death of her mother Jacky is in the charge of the distillery and all she wants is to make a new gin.

Ever since the death of her mother in a fire many years ago, Jacky has felt obligated to continue her mother’s legacy, trying with all her might to become as good a distiller as her late mother. Her father Ronald is worried about her, however, because Jacky’s entire life revolves around the distillery. When her older sister Alice makes an unexpected appearance in St. Agnes, Ronald is overjoyed. Jacky, however, has mixed feelings about the reunion. Since a fire at the family’s gin distillery, the sisters have grown apart. A heated argument breaks out between the two sisters in no time at all. Despite this, or maybe because of it, Ronald comes up with a very special surprise for his 60th birthday. He has decided it is time to sign the distillery over to his two daughters, making them joint owners.

“Author Marc Hillefeld develops an emotionally complex narrative that is equal parts drama, tragedy, and romance. The film’s trump card, however, is its lead actresses: Hedi Honert & Liliane Zillner.” – Tittelbach.tv

“A captivating romance set against the picturesque backdrop of southern England. Young Austrian actress Liliane Zillner shines as Alice’s sister Jacky.” – ORF

“Attractive people, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of heartbreak—this staple of ZDF’s Sunday evening program, Herzkino, lives up to its reputation.” – Film-Rezensionen.de