Ein Sommer in Long Island
Synopsis
Business executive Nick Porter starts an affair with landscape architect Holly while jogging on his way to see his half-brother Benjamin 'Ben' Goldman, a reclusive author who inherited an estate from his father, also an author. Recommended by Nick, Holly comes to renovate the garden for Ben, whose aloof attitude bugs her, but actually she's his first love. Nick learns this and that Ben has terminal cancer but refuses treatment, feeling his life has no meaning, so Nick pushes Holly to pretend to be in love with Ben, who learns the truth in the worst possible way at the worst possible time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sibylle Tafel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Ainscough
- Original Score
- Karim Sebastian Elias
- Original Title
- Ein Sommer in Long Island
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Two Oceans Production (TOP), teamWorx
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sibylle Tafel
Jane Ainscough
Karim Sebastian Elias
Frank Lamm
Andreas Herzog
Ariane Krampe, Rita Nasser, Moritz von Koss
Department Leadership Roster
Sibylle Tafel
Director
Jane Ainscough
Writer
Andreas Herzog
Editor
Ariane Krampe
Producer
Heidi Plätz
Costume Design
Frank Lamm
Director of Photography
Rita Nasser
Producer
Moritz von Koss
Producer
Ernie Seegers
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein Sommer in Long Island
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What is Ein Sommer in Long Island about?
Business executive Nick Porter starts an affair with landscape architect Holly while jogging on his way to see his half-brother Benjamin 'Ben' Goldman, a reclusive author who inherited an estate from his father, also an author. Recommended by Nick, Holly comes to renovate the garden for Ben, whose aloof attitude bugs her, but actually she's his first love. Nick learns this and that Ben has terminal cancer but refuses treatment, feeling his life has no meaning, so Nick pushes Holly to pretend to be in love with Ben, who learns the truth in the worst possible way at the worst possible time.
Who directed Ein Sommer in Long Island?
Ein Sommer in Long Island was directed by Sibylle Tafel.
Who stars in Ein Sommer in Long Island?
The principal cast of Ein Sommer in Long Island includes Petra Schmidt-Schaller, Max von Thun, Marc Hosemann, Horst Sachtleben, Matthias Komm.
When was Ein Sommer in Long Island released and how long is it?
Ein Sommer in Long Island was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Ein Sommer in Long Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ein Sommer in Long Island was composed by Karim Sebastian Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ein Sommer in Long Island?
Ein Sommer in Long Island holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).