14 May 1998
Edge of Seventeen
1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.
Andersrum
Ferdinand was abandoned as an infant by his parents in the forest. There he was found by a homosexual couple. Ludwig (called "Laila") and Harry adopted him. Ferdinand was strongly influenced by his adoptive parents. As a young man, he is an outsider due to his potty behavior.
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Heiner Lauterbach Toni Kowitz
Mark Keller Ferdinand
Sandra Speichert Louise
Anja Klawun Marina
Heinz Hoenig Laila
Rolf Zacher Harry
Erol Sander Makler
Gülcan Kamps Frau
Michael Roll Rainer
Henry van Lyck Josef
Gundis Zambo Blondine
Viktoria Lauterbach 
Anthony Baffoe Nicole Mark
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