The Stranger in Me (2008)
A young couple in love: Rebecca (32) and her boyfriend Julian (34) are expecting their first child and are full of pleasant expectation. As Rebecca gives birth to a healthy boy their luck seems to be perfect. But instead of the unconditional motherly love she was expecting she is thrown into an emotional turmoil. Helplessness and desperation reign and her own baby is a stranger to her. With every day that passes her inability to meet the demands of motherhood become more and more apparent. Unable to admit this to anyone, not even Julian, she falls into a deep darkness - to the point that she realises she is becoming a threat to her child. Now only unconditional love can bring her back on track…
Cast
- Susanne Wolff - Rebecca Seidel
- Johann von Bülow - Julian Seidel
- Maren Kroymann - Lore - Rebecca's mother
- Hans Diehl - Bernhard Seidel - Julian's father
- Judith Engel - Elise Seidel - Julian's sister
- Herbert Fritsch - Dr.Börner
- Dörte Lyssewski - Psychotherapeutin Agnes
- Brigitte Zeh - Katja
- Markus Lerch - Polizist
- Steffen Münster - Benedikt
Screenplay
- Emily Atef (Screenplay)
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
depression, postpartum depression
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stranger in Me about?
- A young couple in love: Rebecca (32) and her boyfriend Julian (34) are expecting their first child and are full of pleasant expectation. As Rebecca gives birth to a healthy boy their luck seems to be perfect. But instead of the unconditional motherly love she was expecting she is thrown into an emotional turmoil. Helplessness and desperation reign and her own baby is a stranger to her. With every day that passes her inability to meet the demands of motherhood become more and more apparent. Unable to admit this to anyone, not even Julian, she falls into a deep darkness - to the point that she realises she is becoming a threat to her child. Now only unconditional love can bring her back on track…
- Who directed The Stranger in Me?
- The Stranger in Me was directed by Emily Atef.
- Who stars in The Stranger in Me?
- The Stranger in Me stars Susanne Wolff, Johann von Bülow, Maren Kroymann, Hans Diehl, Judith Engel, Herbert Fritsch.
- How long is The Stranger in Me?
- The Stranger in Me has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Stranger in Me?
- The Stranger in Me is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Stranger in Me?
- The Stranger in Me had a budget of $500,000.
- Where was The Stranger in Me produced?
- The Stranger in Me was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of The Stranger in Me?
- The themes of The Stranger in Me include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.