Winter Sleepers

The film opens in the stunning alpine resort of Berchtesgaden, where five individuals are introduced. Laura, a surgical nurse, lives with Rebecca, a translator, hinting at their intertwined lives that will unfold as the story progresses.

René, a cinema projectionist, struggles with short-term memory loss due to a past head injury. This impairment significantly affects his everyday life and interactions with others, setting the tone for his importance in the narrative.

Marco, Rebecca's skiing instructor boyfriend, is introduced driving his flashy Alfa Romeo. His arrival is met with enthusiasm from Rebecca, but it also sets off a chain of reckless events that will impact everyone involved.

In a drunken stupor, René wanders near Laura and Rebecca's home, ultimately climbing into Marco's car. This careless decision to drive away with the car leads to a tragic series of events that will unravel the lives of those around him.

Theo, a struggling farmer, is distracted by his daughter sneaking into the horse trailer as he heads to the veterinarian. He narrowly avoids a collision with René's car, resulting in a crash that injures Theo's daughter and the family horse.

In the aftermath of the accident, Theo's daughter is taken to the hospital where Laura works. Overhearing Theo’s heart-wrenching frustration over wrongful accusations, Laura begins to witness the fallout from the crash.

Marco grows impatient with the police's inaction concerning his stolen car, causing tension in his relationship with Rebecca. Their passionate encounters become marred by Rebecca's feelings of being taken for granted amidst the chaos.

Laura and René develop an unexpected friendship as he shares his love for cinema and photography. His chronicling hobby becomes a coping mechanism for his memory issues, allowing Laura to gain insight into his persona.

As Theo grapples with guilt over the accident, he shuts down his family's farm and creates posters to describe the shape of the vehicle involved. His obsession with uncovering the truth is met with disdain from his wife, Edith.

Amidst the chaos, Marco finds solace in an affair with Nina, a student from his class. This infidelity deepens the turmoil as it leads to tragic consequences that intertwine with the lives of the other characters.

During a rushed hospital visit for Marco's burns, the tragic turn of events results in Theo's daughter succumbing to her injuries. This devastating moment becomes a turning point for Theo, filled with grief and anger.

Driven by grief and the need for justice, Theo revisits the crash site and discovers Marco's buried Alfa Romeo. This revelation propels him to confront Marco, leading to a frantic and chaotic encounter on the mountains.

In a desperate confrontation, Marco hears of Nina's injury while trying to evade Theo. The chaotic encounter escalates when Marco is confronted by Theo and ends with a tragic fall down a cliff.

As the movie nears its conclusion, Rebecca and the injured Nina unknowingly board the same train. This poignant moment captures the intertwining destinies of the characters amidst the overarching themes of tragedy and connection.

The film concludes with the arrival of a child born to Laura and René, symbolizing hope and unexpected connections. This bittersweet ending highlights how relationships evolve even amid personal tragedies.