Tomorrow I’ll be brave

If twelve-year-old Karl had been able to choose who he fell in love with, it probably wouldn’t have been the much taller Lea. The fact that Lea is about to change schools doesn’t make things any easier. ‘Different school, different boys!’ says Karl’s older brother Tom, and advises him to be brave for once. Karl invites Lea into his improvised bathroom laboratory. Taking and developing photos has been Karl’s favorite pastime for years. Lea is impressed by Karl’s ‘light magic’ in the lab, but time is running out for further meetings. Karl only has one last chance to become Lea’s boyfriend during the upcoming school trip. During this project week, the class shoots a film entitled “In love”. And suddenly it becomes clear that Karl is not alone with his problem.

‚A film that has what it takes to become a classic.’ (Vision Kino)

‚An outstanding coming-of-age film. – A finely observed, charming children’s film – At times, the film actually conveys an innocently magical atmosphere; the performances by the school band are reminiscent of the teenage parties in “La Boum,” while the fairytale-like cheerfulness and floating lightness of the production bring to mind Eric Rohmer’s “Tales of the Four Seasons” – “(A) protagonist (…) whom Jonathan Köhn embodies in a wonderfully level-headed, (…) credible, and authentic manner. – An extremely entertaining educational film about love, but also a rare example of a romantic film for children in which the teenage hero ultimately experiences his first love almost casually in all its facets and in the process gets to know himself, just as every adult before him has comfortingly experienced at some point. (The Spot Media & Film)

,A must-see German children’s film: Bernd Sahling has created a thrilling romantic film for kids. All in all, AB MORGEN BIN ICH MUTIG is one of the most powerful German children’s films of the last few decades.’ (artechock)

‚Highlight of German Children’s Films’ (Kinder- und Jugendfilmportal)

‚a great work’ (EPD Film)

‚A film with convincing performances, even in the supporting roles’ (Choises Film-Kritik)

‚building bridges between cinema and education’ (TIP Berlin)

‚a highly commendable work’ (RBB RadioEins)

‘an empathetic story that shines all on its own (…) and is highly entertaining. (…) captivating due to the charmingly acting kids, whom the film treats respectfully at eye level. The fact that the film succeeds so convincingly is a small sensation. (…) played enchantingly by the young Jonathan Köhn, who almost carries the plot on his own.’ (Kölner Stadtanzeiger)

‘German director Bernd Sahling is one of those directors who, in the world of children’s cinema, guarantees the pursuit of quality in film production and quality of life for the young people whose stories he tells.’ (ECFA News)

‘The filmmakers worked closely with the children to authentically capture their language, their music and their spirit. It’s a love movie for children – and that’s rare. A beautiful movie about first love that simply touches the heart. (Interview Elisabeth Wenk, Blickpunkt:Film)

‘Sahling narrates this story with respect and intelligence, treating his young audience in the same way as he treats the characters themselves: speaking to them on their level, with the camera positioned not only at their physical height, but also on a level with their concerns, longings and (romantic) dreams.’ (Cineuropa)

‚The film is told from Karl’s perspective and is full of emotion and great music. There are also moments in the film that are almost a little magical.’ (IndieKino / IndieKinder)

‚Bernd Sahling has created a remarkable children’s film. Sahling tells his story gently, sensitively, realistically, and respectfully. The young actors, especially Jonathan Köhn as Karl, perform their roles confidently and authentically. …an all-around excellent film that is well worth seeing and will entertain children and adults alike.’ (Ultimo)

Produced by Zeitgeist Filmproduktion in coproduction with Field Recordings Filmproduktion, financed by the German Ministry of Culture (BKM), Kuratorium junger deutscher Film, Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and German Federal Film Fund (DFFF). 

Theatrical release in Germany: 23rd Oct. 2025 (Real Fiction Filmverleih) | Sold for cinema, TV & VOD to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Greece, among others.