In Faraway, So Close!, an angel named Cassiel falls to Earth and becomes involved with a group of friends in Berlin. As he navigates the complexities of human life, he helps them face their struggles and find hope in the midst of despair. The film explores themes of existentialism, temptation, and the nature of mortality.

In Wings of Desire, an angel in Berlin falls in love with a mortal woman and decides to leave the immortal world to experience human life and the many emotions that come with it. As he navigates his new existence, he grapples with the complexities of love, desire, and the meaning of life.