Simplify Your Soul (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Simplify Your Soul is a comedy and drama film directed by Markus Boestfleisch, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A city, a man, a woman. This time it's glittering Zurich. The protagonists: Karl and Lisa. They fall in love. The usual. But Karl is a so-called 'loser'. Does drugs, borrows money and is in debt everywhere. Responsibility is alien to him. He lives day to day, detests relationships and he's heading straight for the abyss. Finally, when he loses Lisa, too, he has a major breakdown and finally begins to fight for both her and himself. Lisa is disappointed by Karl's way of life, even though she isn't a shining example of responsibility herself. Both are running from reality. And what was that about 'devotion', 'freedom' and 'trust'? This is a film about love. Not the conquering-all kind but real love. With all its weaknesses, its volatility, and its egoism.
Who’s in it. Simplify Your Soul stars Philippe Reinhardt as Karl Rothstein, Marguerita Schumacher as Lisa Weiss, Nadine Strittmatter as Jelena von Warren and Urs Althaus as Ray, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simplify Your Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simplify Your Soul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simplify Your Soul (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Simplify Your Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Simplify Your Soul?
- Simplify Your Soul stars Philippe Reinhardt, Marguerita Schumacher, Nadine Strittmatter, Urs Althaus and Christian Meyer.
- When was Simplify Your Soul released?
- Simplify Your Soul was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.