Eleven-year-old Fridolin lives far away, with his mother. That’s why he only sees his father, Jan, during the holidays – which Frido looks forward to like crazy. His adventurous dad always comes up with loads to do – after all, he’s the best dad in the world! But unfortunately, Jan has a serious drinking problem...
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Max Riemelt
Jan
Known for
Sense8
The Wave
Milo Eisenblätter
Frido
Known for
100 Things
Wonderfully Beautiful
Eva Bay
Bianca
Known for
Constellation
Phoenix
Ella Morgen
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Timo Weisschnur
Gilbert
Also in
Die Diplomatin
Liberty Train – Bürger’s Long Journey
Joel Basman
Mr. Käsemodell
Known for
Generation War
Land of Mine
Lale Yavaş
Jenny
Known for
Late Shift
The Last Train
Thomas Fiebig
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Also in
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Sven Gielnik Director · Hanno Dall Cinematographer Anna Vehres Production designer
First release October 23, 2026 · Produced in Germany · Production Montavia Filmproduktion, WDR
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SWR
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Montavia Filmproduktion
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WDR
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German
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Germany · October 23, 2026
Premiere · Hof International Film Festival
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