The Friend (2008)
In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.
Director: Micha Lewinsky
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 17, 2008
Cast
- Philippe Graber - Emil Funk
- Johanna Bantzer - Nora
- Sophie Hunger - Larissa Mahler
- Andrea Bürgin - Maria
- Michel Voïta - Jean-Michel
- Therese Affolter - Emils Mother
- Oriana Schrage - Blumenverkäuferin
- Patrick Serena - Gion
- Verena Zimmermann - Großmutter
Screenplay
Music: Marcel Vaid, Sophie Hunger
Cinematography: Pierre Mennel
Editing: Marina Wernli
Production: Langfilm, Teleclub
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Micha Lewinsky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Friend about?
- In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.
- Who directed The Friend?
- The Friend was directed by Micha Lewinsky.
- Who stars in The Friend?
- The Friend stars Philippe Graber, Johanna Bantzer, Sophie Hunger, Andrea Bürgin, Michel Voïta, Therese Affolter.
- How long is The Friend?
- The Friend has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Friend?
- The Friend is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Friend produced?
- The Friend was produced in Switzerland.