While You Are Here

While You Are Here (2006)

25 Oct 2007 • Drama • 1h 17m
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Sebastian, a young maleprostitute, is one of Georgs few remaining chances to break through hishermit-like everyday life in exchange for a few fleeting moments ofbeing together with someone at least for a few hours. Georg lovesSebastians easy-going and playful manner. He loves the absurd storiesthat the boy spontaneously comes up with and Georg never knows whetherto actually believe all of them or not.And it looks like today Georgs long cherished dream will finally cometrue: this time the boy asks him if he can stay overnight of his ownfree will.Georg does everything to fully enjoy the rare and valuable moments hehopes for more. Yet the more Georg dares to get closer to the boy, themore Sebastian breaks off contact with him. Within a short space oftime, the boy seems to age by many years. He is looking for help.Georgs hopes are shattered. They start arguing.However, that very same evening, Sebastian is standing in front of hisdoor again. He has come to say goodbye. By the light of a torch, thelast remaining night becomes a declaration of love to the time theyspent together and to all the people encountered for a short andfleeting moment a moving revolt against lifes transitoriness!

Ralf Stadler, Stefan Westerwelle
Writer
Michael Gempart, Leander Lichti
Starring

Language: German
Awards: 4 wins & 2 nominations
Country: Germany
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5.7

IMDb (120 votes)
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