Michèle Frolov

Ima's biggest wish is to bear a child. Her husband Erik on the other hand seems to be objecting to this idea. With each passing day Ima's struggle becomes more of a burden which forces her to realize the only way to inner peace.

Six pensioners enjoy the apparent privilege of retirement in Germany. But what was seen as a desirable goal during their working lives turned out to be an obstacle course full of unexpected bureaucratic, social and health challenges, when they retired. Valeriy, Svetlana, Manni, Klaus, Ilona and Laura – all affected by old-age poverty - give us a private insight into their unique fates and share their thoughts and worries as well as their moments of happiness with us in intimate conversations.

Ima's biggest wish is to bear a child. Her husband Erik on the other hand seems to be objecting to this idea. With each passing day Ima's struggle becomes more of a burden which forces her to realize the only way to inner peace.

Ima's biggest wish is to bear a child. Her husband Erik on the other hand seems to be objecting to this idea. With each passing day Ima's struggle becomes more of a burden which forces her to realize the only way to inner peace.

Six pensioners enjoy the apparent privilege of retirement in Germany. But what was seen as a desirable goal during their working lives turned out to be an obstacle course full of unexpected bureaucratic, social and health challenges, when they retired. Valeriy, Svetlana, Manni, Klaus, Ilona and Laura – all affected by old-age poverty - give us a private insight into their unique fates and share their thoughts and worries as well as their moments of happiness with us in intimate conversations.

Six pensioners enjoy the apparent privilege of retirement in Germany. But what was seen as a desirable goal during their working lives turned out to be an obstacle course full of unexpected bureaucratic, social and health challenges, when they retired. Valeriy, Svetlana, Manni, Klaus, Ilona and Laura – all affected by old-age poverty - give us a private insight into their unique fates and share their thoughts and worries as well as their moments of happiness with us in intimate conversations.