18th century Vienna. Maria Theresia von Paradis, a gifted piano player and close friend of Mozart's, lost her eye-sight as a child. Desperate to cure their talented daughter, the Paradis entrust Maria to Dr. Mesmer, a forward-thinking-physician who gives her the care and attention that she requires. With the doctor's innovative techniques of magnetism, Maria slowly recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price as the woman progressively starts to lose her gift for music.
Barbara Albert
Director
Maria Dragus
Maria Theresia Paradis
Devid Striesow
Franz Anton Mesmer
Lukas Miko
Joseph Anton Paradis
Katja Kolm
Maria Rosalia Paradis
Maresi Riegner
Agnes
Johanna Orsini-Rosenberg
Maria von Posch (Mesmer's Wife)
Stefanie Reinsperger
Johanna, The Cook
Christoph Luser
Count Pellegrini
Susanne Wuest
Miss Ossine
Theresa Martini
Catherine Zwelferin
Julia Pointner
Hedi
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