A chronicle of the life of infamous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his painful struggle with hearing loss. Following Beethoven's death in 1827, his assistant, Schindler, searches for an elusive woman referred to in the composer's love letters as "immortal beloved." As Schindler solves the mystery, a series of flashbacks reveal Beethoven's transformation from passionate young man to troubled musical genius.

Gary Oldmanas Ludwig van Beethoven
Jeroen Krabbéas Anton Felix Schindler
Isabella Rossellinias Anna Marie Erdödy
Johanna ter Steegeas Johanna Reiss
Marco Hofschneideras Karl van Beethoven
Miriam Margolyesas Nanette Streicherová
Barry Humphriesas Clemens Metternich
Valeria Golinoas Giulietta Guicciardi
Gerard Horanas Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven
Christopher Fulfordas Kaspar Anton Carl van Beethoven
Peter Suschitzky