The movie will chart the journey of Richard and Cosima Wagner as they arrive in Venice following the prèmiere of Parsifal in 1882. The plot will turn on an alternative history, as it will see Wagner’s father-in-law, Franz Liszt, follow the couple soon after as news of a comet headed towards earth launches Wagner into composing one final piece of music.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Thomas KretschmannRichard Wagner | Richard Wagner |
 Marton CsokasLiszt | Liszt |