Second Hand Child

Year: 2003

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: German

Director: Karola Hattop

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Thirteen‑year‑old Tobias survives on his own in an East German city, relying on his wits to get by. When Max moves into the flat next door, the two quickly discover they share a similar stubborn independence and a desire to control their surroundings. In a spontaneous scheme, Tobias pretends that Max is his father, setting the stage for a quirky, improvised family dynamic.

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