After suffering a heart attack, star conductor Daniel Daréus returns to his rural home and rediscovers the life-changing power of music.

Celebrated star conductor Daniel Daréus is physically and emotionally at the end of his rope. After a serious breakdown, he decides to return to the rural seclusion of his home village to recuperate. At first reluctantly, then with increasing dedication, he takes over the direction of the local church choir. With his great passion for music, he gradually infects the villagers and brings his choir to peak musical performance. But Daniel's unconventional methods also lead to resistance in the village. Many choir members use the self-confidence they have gained in other areas of life and make uncomfortable decisions that challenge the balance of power in the village. When Daniel registers his choir for a competition in Vienna, his old life threatens to catch up with him - but Daniel has also changed as a result of his encounter with the villagers.

"Like in Heaven" was nominated for an Oscar for "Best Non-English Film" in 2005 and delighted audiences worldwide. In 2018, Kay Pollak's wonderful story about the power of music was also adapted for the stage.