Toda una vida

Synopsis of Toda una vida

In 'A Whole Life', Robert Seethaler introduces us to Andreas Egger, a man who arrives in a small village in the Alps at the beginning of the 20th century. Abandoned by his mother, Andreas grows up under the discipline of his uncle, with the mountains as his only horizon. Throughout his life, Andreas faces the harshness of the environment and the changes imposed by progress, such as the construction of a cable car and the arrival of tourism. Despite everything, he remains true to his essence, finding beauty in nature and in small moments. This novel is a reflection on the meaning of existence, generosity, selfishness, love and death, inviting us to value life in its entirety.