The Trio (1998)

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Zobel and Karl are a long time gay couple who live together in a trailer home with Lizzie, Zobel's spunky daughter from a heterosexual misadventure. Together these three form a team of thieves who eke out an existence as pickpockets. After a botched job, Karl becomes unable to work, forcing Zobel and Lizzie to seek out a new partner. Lizzie recruits Rudolf, the boyishly charming town misfit. Reluctantly, Zobel allows Rudolf to join them but warns him to never break the golden rule: "No exchanging of bodily fluids within the team." This dictum becomes increasingly difficult to live by as Lizzie's cravings and Zobel's own passions toward Rudolf intensify. Eventually, the golden rule is broken by Lizzie...and then again by Zobel (unbeknownst to Lizzie, of course). An intricate love triangle soon develops amongst the three that is shaped by deception, desire, and betrayal.

Director: Hermine Huntgeburth
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
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Production: Next Film, NDR, WDR, ORF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

woman director, gay theme

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trio about?
Zobel and Karl are a long time gay couple who live together in a trailer home with Lizzie, Zobel's spunky daughter from a heterosexual misadventure. Together these three form a team of thieves who eke out an existence as pickpockets. After a botched job, Karl becomes unable to work, forcing Zobel and Lizzie to seek out a new partner. Lizzie recruits Rudolf, the boyishly charming town misfit. Reluctantly, Zobel allows Rudolf to join them but warns him to never break the golden rule: "No exchanging of bodily fluids within the team." This dictum becomes increasingly difficult to live by as Lizzie's cravings and Zobel's own passions toward Rudolf intensify. Eventually, the golden rule is broken by Lizzie...and then again by Zobel (unbeknownst to Lizzie, of course). An intricate love triangle soon develops amongst the three that is shaped by deception, desire, and betrayal.
Who directed The Trio?
The Trio was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
Who stars in The Trio?
The Trio stars Götz George, Jeanette Hain, Christian Redl, Tana Schanzara, Ernst H. Hilbich, Armin Rohde.
How long is The Trio?
The Trio has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Trio?
The Trio is a Comedy, Crime, Romance film.
Where was The Trio produced?
The Trio was produced in Germany.