German drama. Original title: Ungeduld des Herzens
Out of shame, pity and a longing for purpose, a young soldier feigns feelings for a disabled woman, even fueling her hope of walking again. But her growing distrust and his obsession with curing her create a frenetic spiral that drags everyone into misfortune.
This is based on a 1939 novel by the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig. The novel is known in English as Beware of Pity. The novel is summarized in great detail here. It has inspired many film adaptations, both directly and indirectly.
