The 78-year-old former architect Richard Gärtner (Matthias Habich) wants to put an end to his life. However, this should not be done abroad, but quite legally with the help of his family doctor. For Dr. Brandt (Anna Maria Mühe), out of personal conviction, it is out of the question to get her elderly but healthy patient a fatal preparation.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Barbara AuerVorsitzende | Vorsitzende |
 Lars EidingerRechtsanwalt Biegler | Rechtsanwalt Biegler |
 Matthias HabichRichard Gärtner | Richard Gärtner |
 Ulrich MatthesBischof Thiel | Bischof Thiel |
 Anna Maria MüheÄrztin Brandt | Ärztin Brandt |
 Christiane PaulProfessorin Litten | Professorin Litten |
 Götz SchubertProfessor Sperling | Professor Sperling |
 Ina WeisseFrau Keller | Frau Keller |