Close to the Horizon

Jessica has a clear plan for how her life should unfold, from career to relationships. When she crosses paths with Danny, a man carrying hidden wounds and unsettled history, her orderly map begins to wobble. He challenges the safe routes she has mapped out, pulling her toward risk, possibility, and a side of life she rarely allows herself to consider. As their connection deepens, the easy certainties she once trusted start to crumble under the weight of new questions. Faced with a choice between a predictable future and a love that unsettles her, she hesitates, then acts.

Directed by Tim Trachte, Close to the Horizon comes from a collaboration with Ariane Schröder and Jessica Koch who conceived the story. The film blends intimate performances with a restrained visual style, delivering a grounded romance centered on personal choice, with a focus on intimate emotionally precise moments.

Box office data for Close to the Horizon is not widely reported, reflecting a modest release footprint typical of smaller European romances. The film found its audience through festival play and selective streaming rather than a blockbuster rollout.

There are no widely reported nominations or wins for Close to the Horizon in major awards, which is common for smaller genre films. Critics nonetheless praised the performances of Luna Wedler and Jannik Schümann, and noted the film's restrained handling of ambition and desire.

Critical responses emphasize how the film handles a young woman who wants to frame her life with precision and how a romance challenges that frame. It looks at autonomy, the cost of certainty, and the moment you admit you might want something different. Jessica and Danny's bond acts as a catalyst for both characters, pushing them to reevaluate what a life well lived might mean and how love can steer a person toward choices they never planned.