"Movie Release: "22 Trains" in Cinemas - A Film as Emotional as the Bestselling Novel"

Caroline Wahl's acclaimed novel, "22 Tracks," is being brought to the silver screen, with a release date set for September 4th. The film, directed by Caroline Link, tells the story from the perspective of the main character, Tilda, and features a talented cast including Luna Wedler, Laura Tonke, and Jannis Niewöhner.

For Caroline Wahl, the most important aspect of the film's capture of the shimmering summer atmosphere from her book was a key factor in its success. The story follows Tilda, a young girl struggling with her mother's alcoholism and mental health issues, as she finds solace in swimming 22 laps as a form of inner peace, a moment she can only find alone.

Luna Wedler, who plays Tilda in the film adaptation, spent days preparing for her role and found swimming to be a calming place for her character. Wedler felt empathy for Tilda's introspective nature and wanted to do justice to the book's fans.

The film also explores the complex relationship between Tilda and her mother, who refuses therapy after a suicide attempt and does not see herself as sick. Despite the sisters' problems, the film conveys a sense of hope, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Caroline Wahl was allowed to have a say in the script but understood that the film would not be a direct adaptation of the book. She admitted to feeling nervous about watching the film adaptation but ultimately loved it. Luna Wedler, too, did not feel pressure due to the book's success, but rather felt a sense of responsibility to bring the story to life on screen.

The love story with Viktor in the film is described as feeling somewhat contrived, but the film closely follows the plot and includes many details from the book. The film was successfully directed by Mia Maariel Meyer, who managed to capture the shimmering summer atmosphere from the book.

Caroline Wahl's "22 Tracks" sold over 600,000 copies in the German-speaking world and spent a long time on the Spiegel bestseller list, winning multiple awards. Wahl's follow-up novel, "Wind Strength 17," was also highly praised. With the release of the film adaptation, fans of Wahl's work can look forward to a faithful adaptation of their beloved story.