Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, wander around West Berlin, observing and preserving human life. They're drawn to a movie set, a failing circus, and an elderly man seeking eternal peace. Damiel becomes fascinated with humanity and decides to become human, motivated by his love for a trapeze artist named Marion.
Wings of Desire
A disenchanted heavenly being, driven by his all-consuming love for a mortal, makes the bold decision to abandon his divine life and indulge in the earthly pleasures he has always craved.
