It stars real-life piano prodigy Teo Gheorghiu, Bruno Ganz, Julika Jenkins, and Urs Jucker.

The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 79th Academy Awards, making the January shortlist.

His parents mean well, but are over-protective, so Vitus rebels and seeks refuge with his grandfather (Bruno Ganz), who loves flying.

After faking a head injury, Vitus secretly amasses a fortune on the stock market.

The website's critical consensus states: "Though not highly original, Vitus is slightly redeemed by its charm and compelling performances".