Comedy,Romance
Germany,United Kingdom,United States of America
The politician's wife, Betty, is tired of her unfulfilling marriage and the pressures of her husband's career. She confides in the mortician, Boris, about her unhappiness, and he reveals his long-standing love for her. They concoct a plan to fake Betty's death and run away together to start a new life.
With Boris's help, they stage a realistic funeral for Betty, fooling everyone into believing she is truly deceased. As they make their escape, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a nosy detective who becomes suspicious of their scheme.
Meanwhile, Betty's husband and the rest of the town mourn her supposed death, not realizing she is actually alive and well. As Betty and Boris try to stay one step ahead of the law and avoid getting caught, they also must navigate their complicated feelings for each other and confront the consequences of their actions.
Ultimately, Undertaking Betty is a quirky and comedic tale of love, deception, and newfound freedom as Betty and Boris strive to build a future together outside of the confines of their previous lives.
