An August Weekend (2019)
Happily married to Thomas, her daughter just off to college, Katja teaches math and music at the local elementary school. Her life seems perfect. Until a chance encounter turns her world upside down. The very weekend her family is away, she meets Daniel, an attractive, inquisitive fellow, backpacking through Germany. A travel journalist, just passing through, he camps out on her lawn. They connect. She finds his independent, freewheeling lifestyle fascinating. He tells her of his journeys. He makes her feel alive, reawakens her youthful hopes and dreams. Now old regrets come rushing back. After three exciting days, she is faced with the decision: does she go with him, or does she stay in her own, safe little world?
Director: Esther Gronenborn
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: August 3, 2019
Cast
- Nadja Uhl - Katja Brühning
- Carlo Ljubek - Daniel
- Thomas Limpinsel - Thomas Brühning
- Gitta Schweighöfer - Lilo
- Gisela Aderhold - Maren
- Amelie Herres - Leonie Brühning
- Thilo Prothmann - Bernd Möller
- Nora Wolff - Sarah Moller
- Charlotte Kruger - Annabel
- Christoph Mueller - Hausmeister Schramm
Screenplay
Music: Gert Wilden Jr.
Cinematography: Birgit Guðjónsdóttir
Editing: David J. Rauschning
Production: Moovie, ARD, ARD Degeto
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Esther Gronenborn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An August Weekend about?
- Happily married to Thomas, her daughter just off to college, Katja teaches math and music at the local elementary school. Her life seems perfect. Until a chance encounter turns her world upside down. The very weekend her family is away, she meets Daniel, an attractive, inquisitive fellow, backpacking through Germany. A travel journalist, just passing through, he camps out on her lawn. They connect. She finds his independent, freewheeling lifestyle fascinating. He tells her of his journeys. He makes her feel alive, reawakens her youthful hopes and dreams. Now old regrets come rushing back. After three exciting days, she is faced with the decision: does she go with him, or does she stay in her own, safe little world?
- Who directed An August Weekend?
- An August Weekend was directed by Esther Gronenborn.
- Who stars in An August Weekend?
- An August Weekend stars Nadja Uhl, Carlo Ljubek, Thomas Limpinsel, Gitta Schweighöfer, Gisela Aderhold, Amelie Herres.
- How long is An August Weekend?
- An August Weekend has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is An August Weekend?
- An August Weekend is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was An August Weekend produced?
- An August Weekend was produced in Germany.