Home for the Weekend (2012)
On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by revealing that she has recovered after a long mental illness. Marko is the only one who respects her wish from now on to be treated as a full member of this family and, as a result, ends up tipping more than just the delicate balance of his parent’s seemingly harmonious relationship.
Director: Hans-Christian Schmid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 14, 2012
Cast
- Lars Eidinger - Marko Heidtmann
- Corinna Harfouch - Gitte Heidtmann
- Sebastian Zimmler - Jakob Heidtmann
- Ernst Stötzner - Günter Heidtmann
- Picco von Groote - Ella Staudt
- Egon Merten - Zowie Heidtmann
- Birge Schade - Susanne Graefe
- Eva Meckbach - Tine Gronau
- Jörg Malchow - Polizist
- Angelika Richter - DB-Kellnerin
Screenplay
- Bernd Lange (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Bogumił Godfrejów
Editing: Hansjörg Weissbrich
Production: ARD, 23/5 Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Box Office: $671,722
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans-Christian Schmid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Home for the Weekend about?
- On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by revealing that she has recovered after a long mental illness. Marko is the only one who respects her wish from now on to be treated as a full member of this family and, as a result, ends up tipping more than just the delicate balance of his parent’s seemingly harmonious relationship.
- Who directed Home for the Weekend?
- Home for the Weekend was directed by Hans-Christian Schmid.
- Who stars in Home for the Weekend?
- Home for the Weekend stars Lars Eidinger, Corinna Harfouch, Sebastian Zimmler, Ernst Stötzner, Picco von Groote, Egon Merten.
- How long is Home for the Weekend?
- Home for the Weekend has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Home for the Weekend?
- Home for the Weekend is a Drama film.
- How much did Home for the Weekend gross?
- Home for the Weekend grossed $671,722 worldwide.
- Where was Home for the Weekend produced?
- Home for the Weekend was produced in Germany.