This is a borderline carbon copy of The Piano Teacher, and not nearly as good.

The great mystery in the film is Jonas, but the development of his character leaves more questions than even the possibilities of answers. Hoss's character is a hard person to like, but I loved her intensity and the intensity of the whole film.

A deep and rich character study of a perfectionistic woman who tortures herself with every minute mistake. Watch it for the uncannily great performance by Nina Hoss, one of the great actors of the century. Contrary to what Rotten Tomatoes says - the film is in German with a smattering of French.