Release, runtime and language

2001 · 90 mins · German

Directed by

Michael Gutmann

Starring

Matthias Schweighöfer, Leonard Lansink, Tom Schilling, David Scheller, Katharina Müller-Elmau, Alicja Bachleda-Curuś

Jakob, an eighteen‑year‑old, returns to Frankfurt a year after leaving following his mother’s death. While trying to rebuild his life, he meets Wanda, a Polish au‑pair, and quickly falls for her. Their budding romance faces misunderstandings and setbacks on both sides, forcing them to confront grief, cultural differences, and the challenges of love.