Mutter, ich will nicht sterben!

The film follows Ella, who discovers shortly before her wedding that she has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant from a blood relative to survive. This revelation leads her to confront her adopted past as she searches for her biological mother, expressing her desperation with a heartfelt plea: "Mother, I don't want to die!"

With a cast that includes Muriel Baumeister, Christian Berkel, and Ilse Neubauer, the film presents a poignant story that resonates with viewers who appreciate dramatic narratives that tackle real-life challenges. The emotional depth and familial themes make this film a notable entry for collectors interested in TV movies from the 1990s, particularly those that explore personal and medical crises.