06 Jun 2009
Bare Essence of Life
Yojin, an eccentric young farmer living in the countryside, falls in love for the first time in his life. Her name is Machiko, she teaches in a kindergarten and is from Tokyo.
Mammamia
Paula, a 26‑year‑old Berlin woman, plans to introduce her boyfriend Daniel to her parents on Mother’s Day—but the day turns chaotic when she discovers she’s unexpectedly pregnant and her mother Clara suddenly announces she’s leaving her father after a 30‑year marriage.
1998
Top Billed Cast
Senta Berger Clara
Christiane Paul Paula
Peter Lohmeyer Daniel
Michael Mendl Martin
Ulrike Grote Anne
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