Jonas is in his mid-twenties, still lives with his parents and gets dumped by his girlfriend. He soon gets to know Lena, a tough young woman with ideals, and immediately falls in love with her. However, to prove he is worthy of her love, he has to pass an endurance test.
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Janek Rieke
Jonas
Known for
Berlin Blues
Killing Is My Business, Honey
Lisa Martinek
Lena
Also in
Tornado - Der Zorn des Himmels
Blaumacher
Helga Bähr
Siegfried Terpoorten
Max
Known for
Manitou's Shoe
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1
Katrin Sass
Jonas Mutter
Known for
Good Bye, Lenin!
Dogs of Berlin
Florian Lukas
Robert
Known for
Good Bye, Lenin!
North Face
Marek Harloff
Thorsten, Anführer der Skinheads
Known for
Charité
The German Lesson
Hark Bohm
Psychiater Dr. Bohm
Known for
The Golden Glove
The Third Generation
Katrin Saß
Jonas Mutter
Sebastian Münster
Thilo
Also in
Und morgen fängt das Leben an
Learning to Lie
Katharina Eckerfeld
Lilly
Also in
The Manns
Places in Cities
Gerhard Garbers
Jonas Vater
Known for
Felidae
Mostly Martha
Janek Rieke Director · Florian Ballhaus Cinematographer Margot Neubert-Marić Editor
First release April 2, 1998 · Produced in Germany · Production Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I)
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NDR
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Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)
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Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I)
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Germany
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German
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German
Release dates
Germany · April 2, 1998
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Hungary
February 28, 1999 · German Film Week
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