In "Mahler on the Couch," a drama that delves into the personal and artistic struggles of composer Gustav Mahler, director Percy Adlon and Felix Adlon weave a story that focuses on the stress of Mahler's marriage to Alma Mahler after she begins an affair with young architect Walter Gropius. The film explores how Alma must choose between her own creative aspirations and a more traditional life as a wife and mother. Based on historical events, including Alma's subsequent marriage to Gropius, "Mahler on the Couch" offers a glimpse into one of the most tumultuous periods in Mahler's life, centered around his consultation with Sigmund Freud.